Rising since 2014, #7,885 for girls today.
Popularity of Marjan since 1949
Babies named Marjan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 6 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 12 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 62 |
| 1990s | 52 |
| 2000s | 44 |
| 2010s | 28 |
| 2020s | 65 |
Meaning & origin
Marjan has been in use in the United States since at least 1949, but it remains a rare and distinctive choice. In 2025, the name ranked 7885, given to approximately 1 in 123636 newborns. Its trajectory shows a clear upward trend since 2014, with a peak in popularity in 2022. While its top states list is empty, suggesting a wide but thin distribution, the name's Persian and Arabic roots lend it a cross-cultural appeal. Marjan is overwhelmingly used for girls in the U.S., though its use across other cultures can be gender-neutral. For parents seeking a name with natural elegance and understated rarity, Marjan offers a unique option.
Marjan derives from Persian مرجان (marjān), meaning 'coral' or 'small pearl.' It entered Arabic as مرجان (marjān), appearing in the Quran (Surah Ar-Rahman) to describe coral or pearls. The name has been used across Persian and Arabic-speaking regions, often as a feminine given name, though it can be masculine in some contexts.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mari, Jan, Marji
Variants: Marjane, Marjanah, Marjana
Sibling names for Marjan
Names that share Marjan's style, for a brother or sister.
