Bitter; beloved; star of the sea
A medieval variant of Marion, which originated as a French diminutive of Marie. It is also often associated with the Latin name Mariana, a feminine form of Marianus. In English folklore, it is famously linked to the character Maid Marian.
Less common today
Marian isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #735 in 2000.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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