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How Many People Are Named Marie?
Estimated people named Marie living in the U.S. today
165,260
Gender distribution
0% male · 100% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 541,788
- Peak year: 1920 (12,774 births)
- Estimated living today: 165,260
Marie by age group — who carries the name today?
Marie popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Marie
Marie has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 541,788 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 165,260 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 2,068 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Maries you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Marie in the US?
An estimated 165,260 people named Marie are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Marie uncommon — about 1 in 2,068 Americans.
Is Marie a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Marie is 0% male and 100% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was Marie most popular?
Marie peaked in 1920, when 12,774 babies were given the name. Its current trend is steady compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Marie?
Marie ranks #330 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 39 out of 100 (higher means rarer).