Total births
153
Girls' name · since 1918
Marrian
Since 1918, U.S. Social Security records show 153 babies named Marrian, peaking in 1923. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 153
- total births
- 1918–1971
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 37%
- born in that decade
Marrian sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 153 recorded since 1918.
Social Security Administration records show Marrian recorded 153 times among girls since 1918, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1918 to 1971.
- 153 total births
- 1918–1971 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 37% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
153 girls have been named Marrian since 1918, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1971.
- 153
- total births
- 1918–1971
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 37%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
37% of everyone ever named Marrian was born in this single decade.
1923
Single peak year
11 babies were named Marrian in 1923 - its busiest year on record.
Marrian's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Marrian splits its recorded history at 1934: 46% of all births land in the more recent half, 54% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1918 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1923 peak of 11 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Marrian at a glance
Last recorded 1971Peak year
1923
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1918
Marrian popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1918–1971
- Peak year (1923)
- 11
- Annual births at peak, across 54 years of records
Marrian by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Marrian's strongest decade.
57 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 37% of all-time use.
Marrian births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 12
1910s
12 births
- 1920s
1920s
57 births
- 1930s
1930s
31 births
- 1940s 18
1940s
18 births
- 1950s 18
1950s
18 births
- 1960s 11
1960s
11 births
- 1970s 6
1970s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 57 births (37% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Marrian? ▼
Since 1918, Social Security records show 153 babies named Marrian. The most recent recorded year was 1971. Its busiest year on record was 1923, with 11 births.
When was Marrian most popular? ▼
Marrian was most popular in the 1920s decade with 57 total births. The single peak year was 1923.
How long has the name Marrian been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Marrian since 1918 -- 54 years through the most recent 1971 data.
What names are similar to Marrian? ▼
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 Marrian's data
- Marrian's decade-level peak was the 1920s (57 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 1970s -- 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 Marrian
Nearby Names Like Marrian
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Marrian
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 Marrian side by side: Marrian vs Mary Marrian vs Margaret Marrian 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, 1918–1971 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Marrian: Baby Name Since 1918 - 153 Births, Peak 1923." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/marrian. 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 Marrian 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.