Marion
From Middle English Marion, from Old French Marion, a diminutive of Marie, used in England since the Middle Ages.
Every Marion since 1880 — 261,713 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Marion
Marion is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,044 in 2025 with 93 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 261,713 American babies have been named Marion — about 72% girls and 28% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1924, when 7,660 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Marion stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Marion year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 93 | #2,044 | 54 | #2,504 |
| 2024 | 107 | #1,877 | 62 | #2,302 |
| 2023 | 125 | #1,664 | 59 | #2,354 |
| 2022 | 121 | #1,729 | 61 | #2,341 |
| 2021 | 127 | #1,647 | 40 | #3,057 |
| 2020 | 106 | #1,847 | 57 | #2,360 |
| 2019 | 139 | #1,556 | 70 | #2,074 |
| 2018 | 134 | #1,606 | 76 | #1,949 |
| 2017 | 142 | #1,550 | 77 | #1,889 |
| 2016 | 159 | #1,454 | 77 | #1,914 |
| 2015 | 150 | #1,511 | 77 | #1,905 |
| 2014 | 142 | #1,541 | 82 | #1,822 |
| 2013 | 140 | #1,556 | 97 | #1,599 |
| 2012 | 109 | #1,855 | 110 | #1,475 |
| 2011 | 111 | #1,826 | 102 | #1,557 |
| 2010 | 98 | #2,037 | 124 | #1,370 |
| 2009 | 110 | #1,910 | 119 | #1,418 |
| 2008 | 97 | #2,100 | 140 | #1,248 |
| 2007 | 113 | #1,865 | 146 | #1,213 |
| 2006 | 97 | #2,046 | 156 | #1,118 |
| 2005 | 103 | #1,888 | 167 | #1,016 |
| 2004 | 112 | #1,732 | 138 | #1,143 |
| 2003 | 119 | #1,623 | 158 | #1,004 |
| 2002 | 130 | #1,477 | 120 | #1,175 |
| 2001 | 120 | #1,554 | 106 | #1,263 |
| 2000 | 141 | #1,342 | 103 | #1,269 |
| 1995 | 108 | #1,479 | 90 | #1,229 |
| 1990 | 166 | #1,069 | 136 | #884 |
| 1985 | 168 | #937 | 155 | #712 |
| 1980 | 190 | #828 | 204 | #614 |
| 1975 | 233 | #652 | 245 | #513 |
| 1970 | 383 | #513 | 304 | #465 |
| 1965 | 567 | #387 | 430 | #374 |
| 1960 | 810 | #330 | 540 | #335 |
| 1955 | 1,147 | #240 | 712 | #264 |
| 1950 | 1,387 | #196 | 820 | #224 |
| 1945 | 1,602 | #145 | 841 | #184 |
| 1940 | 2,111 | #120 | 1,049 | #158 |
| 1935 | 2,813 | #88 | 1,181 | #134 |
| 1930 | 4,305 | #60 | 1,389 | #126 |
| 1925 | 5,577 | #47 | 1,617 | #109 |
| 1920 | 5,745 | #43 | 1,604 | #109 |
| 1915 | 4,456 | #50 | 1,295 | #112 |
| 1910 | 1,703 | #59 | 286 | #108 |
| 1905 | 1,141 | #65 | 170 | #127 |
| 1900 | 1,197 | #66 | 189 | #124 |
| 1895 | 856 | #69 | 148 | #115 |
| 1890 | 386 | #106 | 137 | #116 |
| 1885 | 198 | #126 | 141 | #103 |
| 1880 | 115 | #137 | 189 | #80 |
Famous people named Marion
- Marion Cotillard Actor · b. 1975
- Marion Zimmer Bradley Writer · 1930–1999
- Marion Ross Actor · b. 1928
- Marion Dönhoff Journalist · 1909–2002
- Marion Davies Actor · 1897–1961
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Marion mean?
From Middle English Marion, from Old French Marion, a diminutive of Marie, used in England since the Middle Ages.
How popular is the name Marion in 2025?
Marion ranked #2,044 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 93 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Marion?
261,713 babies have been named Marion in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Marion most popular?
Marion peaked in 1924, when 7,660 newborns received the name.
Is Marion a boy or girl name?
Marion is used for both: about 72% of babies named Marion have been girls and 28% boys.
Is the name Marion rising or falling?
Marion is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Marion?
Well-known people named Marion include Marion Cotillard (actor), Marion Zimmer Bradley (writer), Marion Ross (actor).