Marie
Meaning: A name with concise character and personal resonance
Origin: French
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #274
Total births: 1,130
History: Marie peaked in the 1960s in Australia. The French form of Mary brought continental elegance. Marie represents the generation of Australian women named with European sophistication.
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Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (1965) | #100 |
| Babies named Marie in 1965 | 74 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 1,130 |
| Peak year | 1953 (150 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #60 |
| Years in records | 1952–1965 (10 years of data) |
Frequently asked about Marie
What does the name Marie mean?
Marie means “A name with concise character and personal resonance” from French roots.
What is the origin of the name Marie?
Marie has French origin. The traditional meaning is “A name with concise character and personal resonance”.
How popular is Marie in Australia?
Marie ranked #100 in Australia in 1965 — given to 74 babies that year.
When was Marie most popular?
Marie peaked in 1953 with 150 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Marie a boy or girl name?
Marie is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Maries in registered births are female.
How long has Marie been recorded in Australia?
Marie appears in birth records in Australia across 10 years — from 1952 through 1965.