Rising since 1985, #1,692 for girls today.
Popularity of Marielle since 1920
Babies named Marielle per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 21 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 23 |
| 1960s | 137 |
| 1970s | 114 |
| 1980s | 568 |
| 1990s | 1,051 |
| 2000s | 910 |
| 2010s | 1,092 |
| 2020s | 609 |
Meaning & origin
Marielle, a French diminutive of Marie, has been in use in the United States since at least 1920, though it remained rare for decades. Its trajectory shifted upward beginning in 1985, and the name reached its peak popularity in 2016, when it was most favored. In 2024, Marielle ranked 1692nd, with approximately 1 in every 13,283 newborn girls receiving the name. The name has seen particular favor in states like Maryland, Ohio, and Michigan. Marielle offers a melodic alternative to the perennial Marie, balancing French elegance with approachability.
Marielle is a French diminutive of Marie, which itself derives from the Latin Maria, from the Hebrew Miriam. The name thus shares the debated etymology of Miriam, possibly meaning 'beloved' or 'wished-for child' in Egyptian, but traditionally interpreted as 'drop of the sea' (Latin stilla maris) and later 'star of the sea' (stella maris). In France, Marielle emerged as a feminine given name in the 20th century, gaining popularity as a more modern and melodic variant of Marie.
Where Marielle is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Marielle” around the world
Where Marielle lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
20
babies in 2024
Quebec
6
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mari, Elle, Mimi, Rielle
Sibling names for Marielle
Names that share Marielle's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Camille, Juliette, Noelle, Brielle, Danielle, Cosette, Jeanelle, Annarose, Bernette, Griselle, Jannell, Joyelle, Lorielle, Mardelle, Abigaelle, Arrielle, Jazmarie, Kristelle, Lynnelle, Avonelle, Josabeth, Laurielle, Tanielle
Brothers: Gabriel, Julien, Matthieu, Raphael, Sebastien, Tramell, Devarius
