Holding steady.
Popularity of Marna since 1913
Babies named Marna per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1947, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Marna's real moment was 1969.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 57 |
| 1920s | 276 |
| 1930s | 387 |
| 1940s | 499 |
| 1950s | 573 |
| 1960s | 491 |
| 1970s | 328 |
| 1980s | 52 |
| 1990s | 10 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Marna is a rare name in the United States, never reaching the top 1000 in Social Security Administration records. Its peak year was 1969, and since then it has remained at very low usage, with a stable trajectory. The name's first recorded year in SSA data is 1913. While it has not been tied to any specific top states, Marna has cross-cultural appeal, appearing in Scandinavian, English, and Hebrew contexts. The name may be a shortened form of Margaret or a variant of Miriam, giving it a gentle, classic feel. Its rarity makes it a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name with historical roots and a melodic sound.
Marna is often considered a Scandinavian or English diminutive of Margaret or a variant of the Hebrew Miriam, meaning 'beloved' or 'wished-for child.' It may also be connected to the Latin root for 'sea' (mare). The name saw modest use in the United States throughout the 20th century, peaking in the 1960s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mar, Marnie
Variants: Marna
Sibling names for Marna
Names that share Marna's style, for a brother or sister.
