Marion is a unisex name with a classic feel, drawn from real birth records. Below you'll find what Marion means and where it comes from, plus how many babies have been named Marion across the United States, UK, Ireland and New Zealand, how popular Marion has been over the decades, and the year it peaked.
Marion is a unisex name of Hebrew origin meaning “of uncertain meaning, a form of Mary”. originally a medieval diminutive of Marie.
| Country | Births on record |
|---|---|
| United States since 1880 | 261,713 births |
| England & Wales since 1996 | 242 births |
| Scotland since 1974 | 764 births |
| Ireland since 1964 | 1,051 births |
| New Zealand top 100, since 1954 | 370 births |
Counts come from official national birth-registration statistics: U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (Office for National Statistics), Scotland (National Records of Scotland), Northern Ireland (NISRA), Ireland (Central Statistics Office) and New Zealand (Dept. of Internal Affairs). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.
Babies named Marion per year, United States (1880 to 2025). United States peaked in 1924 (7,660/yr) · Scotland peaked in 1975 (76/yr) · Ireland peaked in 1972 (50/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 2006 (16/yr).
Marion has been one of the most popular baby names in the United States. It was most common in 1924, when it ranked #57 nationally (given to 7,660 babies that year), and a popular choice in the 1920s.
Marian · Maureen · Maryann · Marianne · Mariana · Myron · Marina · Maurine
Not sure if it's the one? The best way to know is to see if your partner loves it too. Swipe baby names with your partner and match on the ones you both ❤️, free, no account needed to start.
Find your name together →