Total births
159
Girls' name · since 1964
Marnae
Marnae has 159 recorded births since 1964 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1992 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 159
- total births
- 1964–2019
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 37%
- born in that decade
159 girls have been named Marnae since 1964, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Marnae recorded 159 times among girls since 1964, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1964 to 2019.
- 159 total births
- 1964–2019 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 37% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
159 girls have been named Marnae since 1964, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2019.
- 159
- total births
- 1964–2019
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 37%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
37% of everyone ever named Marnae was born in this single decade.
1992
Single peak year
12 babies were named Marnae in 1992 - its busiest year on record.
Marnae's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Marnae's SSA record in two at 1996 and the more recent half accounts for 50% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 50%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1985, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1992 peak of 12, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Marnae at a glance
Last recorded 2019Peak year
1992
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1964
Marnae popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1964–2019
- Peak year (1992)
- 12
- Annual births at peak, across 56 years of records
Marnae by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Marnae's strongest decade.
59 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 37% of all-time use.
Marnae births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 21
1960s
21 births
- 1970s 6
1970s
6 births
- 1980s 12
1980s
12 births
- 1990s
1990s
59 births
- 2000s
2000s
44 births
- 2010s 17
2010s
17 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 59 births (37% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Marnae? ▼
Since 1964, Social Security records show 159 babies named Marnae. The most recent recorded year was 2019. Its busiest year on record was 1992, with 12 births.
When was Marnae most popular? ▼
Marnae was most popular in the 1990s decade with 59 total births. The single peak year was 1992.
How long has the name Marnae been used? ▼
Records for Marnae go back to 1964, giving 56 years of history through 2019.
What names are similar to Marnae? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Mary, Margaret, Maria, Martha, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Marnae's data
- Marnae's decade-level peak was the 1990s (59 total births); usage has since declined to 17 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Marnae
Nearby Names Like Marnae
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Marnae
Mary Girl
#131 4,141,481 births
Margaret Girl
#119 1,264,774 births
Maria Girl
#74 566,111 births
Martha Girl
#666 551,741 births
Marie Girl
#632 540,077 births
Compare Marnae side by side: Marnae vs Mary Marnae vs Margaret Marnae vs Maria
Related Names
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1964–2019 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Marnae: Baby Name Since 1964 - 159 Births, Peak 1992." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/marnae. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Marnae draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.