Star of the sea; bitter
Maree is a French-influenced variation of Marie, which itself stems from the Hebrew Miriam. While its exact etymology is debated, it is most commonly associated with the Latin phrase 'stella maris' meaning star of the sea. It has long been used as a middle name but is a rare choice for a first name in the United States.
Less common today
Maree isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,573 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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