Marit
Every Marit since 1947 — 800 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Marit
Marit is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #7,744 in 2025 with 14 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1947, 800 American babies have been named Marit. Its peak came in 2017, when 21 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Marit stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Marit year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | #7,744 |
| 2024 | 10 | #9,999 |
| 2023 | 9 | #10,865 |
| 2022 | 6 | #14,689 |
| 2021 | 15 | #7,517 |
| 2020 | 14 | #7,818 |
| 2019 | 18 | #6,607 |
| 2018 | 11 | #9,586 |
| 2017 | 21 | #5,962 |
| 2016 | 15 | #7,858 |
| 2015 | 15 | #7,863 |
| 2014 | 20 | #6,354 |
| 2013 | 17 | #7,269 |
| 2012 | 14 | #8,484 |
| 2011 | 11 | #10,169 |
| 2010 | 9 | #11,901 |
| 2009 | 7 | #14,673 |
| 2008 | 15 | #8,393 |
| 2007 | 12 | #9,949 |
| 2006 | 13 | #9,084 |
| 2005 | 7 | #13,952 |
| 2004 | 15 | #7,686 |
| 2003 | 18 | #6,480 |
| 2002 | 9 | #10,773 |
| 2001 | 10 | #9,834 |
| 2000 | 5 | #16,644 |
| 1995 | 15 | #6,150 |
| 1990 | 9 | #8,953 |
| 1985 | 10 | #6,758 |
| 1980 | 9 | #7,154 |
| 1975 | 9 | #6,252 |
| 1970 | 11 | #4,954 |
| 1965 | 12 | #3,870 |
| 1960 | 11 | #4,078 |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | 7 | #4,586 |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Marit
- Marit Bjørgen Skier · b. 1980
- Marit Larsen Singer · b. 1983
- Marit van Eupen Athlete · b. 1969
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Marit in 2025?
Marit ranked #7,744 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 14 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Marit?
800 babies have been named Marit in the United States since 1947, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Marit most popular?
Marit peaked in 2017, when 21 newborns received the name.
Is Marit a boy or girl name?
Marit is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Marit rising or falling?
Marit is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Marit?
Well-known people named Marit include Marit Bjørgen (skier), Marit Larsen (singer), Marit van Eupen (athlete).