The name Marielle is of French origin and it is a feminine given name. It is derived from the French word "Marie," which means "sea" or "of the sea." The suffix "-elle" is used to create diminutives in French, so Marielle can be translated as "little Mary" or "little sea."
The name Marie has its roots in ancient Latin and was originally used by Christians to honor the Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ. Over time, Marie became a popular given name among Christians throughout Europe, including France.
Marielle began to be used independently from Marie in France during the late 19th century. It quickly gained popularity and became widely used as a feminine given name in France and other French-speaking countries such as Belgium and Canada.
Today, Marielle is still considered a classic French name and it continues to be popular among parents looking for a traditional yet distinctive name for their daughters. Some famous people with the name Marielle include French actress Marielle Obsil and American singer-songwriter Marielle Kraft.
The given statistics show the number of births with the name Marielle in the United States each year from 1920 to 2023. The name's popularity has varied over time, with a noticeable increase starting around the mid-1970s.
From 1920 to 1964, the number of births with the name Marielle remained low, ranging between 5 and 42 births per year. However, beginning in 1964, there was a significant rise in its popularity, with over 36 births each year until 1973.
The peak of popularity for the name Marielle occurred in the late 1980s to early 1990s, with over 100 births per year between 1984 and 1995. The highest point was reached in 1995 with 120 births.
After 1995, the popularity of the name Marielle began to decline, but it remained relatively common throughout the 2000s and early 2010s, with around 70 to 115 births per year. In recent years, from 2016 onwards, there has been another surge in popularity, reaching a peak of 158 births in 2016.
Overall, as of 2023, the total number of births with the name Marielle in the United States is 4,289. These statistics provide insight into the changing trends and popularity of the name Marielle over time.