Marie is a distinctive choice, ranked #1895 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Marie in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#1895
US Rank #639
About the Name Marie
Marie has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1074 places in five years. It was most popular in 1996 at #288 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Marie is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #639, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Marie
Unlikely. With around 15 UK babies named Marie per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Marie in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Marie has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 1074 places in the last five years. Its peak was #288 in 1996. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.
Marie is more popular in the US (#639) than in the UK (#1895). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Marie ranks #639 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
15
UK babies named Marie (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 1074 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Marie
Likely around 1 other Marie in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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