Bitter sea or beloved; drop of the sea
A French combination of Marie and Anne. It carries the meanings of both names, blending the Hebrew 'bitter' or 'beloved' with 'grace' or 'favor'. It became a symbol of the French Republic during the Revolution.
Less common today
Marianne isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #935 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
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