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.
About 217 girls were named Marian in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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