Holding steady, #11,932 for girls today.
Popularity of Marea since 1892
Babies named Marea per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1972, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Marea's real moment was 1895.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 11 |
| 1900s | 10 |
| 1910s | 21 |
| 1920s | 40 |
| 1930s | 6 |
| 1940s | 6 |
| 1950s | 58 |
| 1960s | 81 |
| 1970s | 101 |
| 1980s | 47 |
| 1990s | 77 |
| 2000s | 73 |
| 2010s | 61 |
| 2020s | 28 |
Meaning & origin
Marea is a rare feminine name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1892. It reached its peak usage in 1895, but never gained wide popularity. As of 2025, it ranked 11,932 with an incidence of 1 in 229,610 newborns, indicating it remains an uncommon choice. The name's trajectory has been stable over the decades, with no significant revival. While its exact origin is uncertain, it likely stems from the familiar Maria or Marie. Marea has no recorded top states, suggesting its use is scattered and infrequent. Its obscurity may appeal to parents seeking a distinctive name with a familiar sound.
Marea first appeared in U.S. records in 1892. Its exact derivation is unclear; it may be a variant of Maria (the Latin form of Mary) or a respelling of Marie, possibly influenced by the Italian and Spanish word 'marea' meaning 'tide'. The name saw a small peak in the 1890s but has remained rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rea, Mari
Sibling names for Marea
Names that share Marea's style, for a brother or sister.
