How Many People Are Named Marnie?

Complete statistics for the name Marnie: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Marnie
Very Rare
Irish

Marnie, a very rare female name, is held by just 1 in 59,047 Americans today, making it truly unique among names. With around 5,589 people named Marnie living in the US, this name saw its peak popularity back in 1969.

~5,589
Living in US
1 in 59,047
Americans
1969
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Irish origin, meaning 'intelligent'
🌐
Origin
Irish
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 33
Personality Traits
Intelligent Determined Charismatic
33
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 33 signifies a person with a strong sense of purpose and a deep connection to humanitarian causes.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

5,589
Worldwide Bearers
#30,802
Global Rank
🇲🇾 Malaysia
124
🇳🇱 Netherlands
100
🇧🇷 Brazil
90
🇮🇩 Indonesia
77
🇹🇭 Thailand
53
🇻🇪 Venezuela
52
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Wales
42
🇫🇷 France
34
🇵🇪 Peru
29
🇨🇱 Chile
23

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
5,589 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 50
789
Would be under 30 (13%)
4,371
Would be 30–60 (72%)
894
Would be over 60 (15%)

All 6,054 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1969

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
96
Classic Feel
57
Modern Appeal
53
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Marnie Through the Generations

Marnie has seen a steady presence through the decades, with its highest birth year being 1969 when 510 babies were given this name. Today, the majority of those named Marnie are aged between 30 and 60, with 72% falling into this age bracket. Interestingly, the name is experiencing a slight resurgence, positioning itself as a bridge between classic and modern naming trends.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 611
New York 383
Michigan 247
Illinois 239
Pennsylvania 232
Minnesota 183
Ohio 153
Texas 138
Utah 135
Washington 122

⭐ Famous People Named Marnie

Marnie is a feminine given name sometimes said to be derived from the name Marina. Marna is a Swedish variant of Marina and also used as a Danish and Norwegian variant of Maren, which is derived from Maria or Marina. It has also been used as an English diminutive of names starting with Mar such as Margaret and Scottish variant Marjorie, and of Mary and its variants Marian and Marion. Marni can be either a spelling variant of Marnie or an independent name meaning rejoice in Hebrew. Marni is also in use as a Danish and Faroese unisex variant. Marnina is an extended version of the Hebrew name.…

Full list on Wikipedia →

✨ Similar Names to Marnie

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Marnie's Irish roots

📄 About the Name Marnie

How Many People Have the Name Marnie?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 5,589 people in the United States currently share the name Marnie. That works out to roughly 1 in every 59,047 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Marnie a Common or Rare Name?

Marnie is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Marnie Mean?

Marnie means "Irish origin, meaning 'intelligent'" and comes from Irish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 33.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Marnie in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Marnie Most Popular?

The name Marnie reached peak popularity in 1969, with 510 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Marnie?

Approximately 5,589 people named Marnie live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 6,054. That works out to roughly 1 in 59,047 Americans.

Is Marnie a rare name?

Marnie is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 59,047 Americans has this name.

What does the name Marnie mean?

Marnie means "Irish origin, meaning 'intelligent'" and comes from Irish origins.

Is Marnie more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Marnie are male and 100% are female.

When was Marnie most popular?

Marnie peaked in 1969 with 510 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US5,589
All-Time Births6,054
1 in X1 in 59,047
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age50
Peak Year1969
World Rank#30,802
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.