Marion: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced MAIR-ee-uhn · 3 syllables
From Middle English Marion, from Old French Marion, a diminutive of Marie, used in England since the Middle Ages.
- Origin
- Hebrew, English, French
- Pronunciation
- MAIR-ee-uhn
- US babies a year
- about 380 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 1920
- Style
- Vintage, Classic
How popular is Marion?
About 380 US babies a year were named Marion in 2021–2025. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 1920.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| Scotland | #992 |
| France | #601 |
| Norway | #246 |
| Canada | #676 |
How old are people named Marion?
Half of US adults named Marion are older than 71; most are between 28 and 91. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Marion
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Marion have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Marion
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
On these lists
- Classic gender-neutral names
- Vintage gender-neutral names
- Hebrew gender-neutral names
- French gender-neutral names
Questions about Marion
How do you pronounce Marion?
Marion is pronounced MAIR-ee-uhn.
How popular is the name Marion?
About 380 US babies a year were named Marion in 2021–2025. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 1920.
How old are people named Marion?
Half of US adults named Marion are older than 71. Most are between 28 and 91.