Find out how popular the first name Annamarie has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Annamarie by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Annamarie is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 66 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Annamarie.

The history of the first name Annamarie

The name Annamarie is a combination of the names Anna and Marie. The name Anna is derived from the Hebrew name Hannah, which means "grace" or "favor." The name Marie is the French form of the Latin name Maria, which is derived from the Hebrew name Miriam, meaning "bitter" or "beloved."

The name Anna has been in use since ancient times and is mentioned in the Bible as the name of the mother of the prophet Samuel. The name Marie has its roots in early Christianity and was popularized by the cult of the Virgin Mary. The combined name Annamarie first appeared in medieval Europe, particularly in German-speaking regions.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Annamarie can be found in the records of the city of Cologne, Germany, from the 14th century. It is believed that the name Annamarie was used to honor both the mother of the Virgin Mary, Saint Anne, and the Virgin Mary herself.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Annamarie. One of the earliest was Annamarie Schurman (1607-1678), a Dutch painter, engraver, and poet who was considered a prodigy in her time. Another was Annamarie von Schürmann (1720-1778), a German writer and philosopher.

In the 19th century, Annamarie Brahms (1805-1865) was a German composer and pianist who was the sister of the famous composer Johannes Brahms. Annamarie Renger Patzsch (1897-1987) was a German photographer known for her portraits and still-life photographs.

More recently, Annamarie Tendler (born 1985) is an American writer and comedian. She has published several books and has a significant following on social media platforms.

The name Annamarie has been popular across various cultures and has a rich history dating back to medieval times. Its combination of the names Anna and Marie reflects the influence of both Hebrew and Latin cultures, making it a name with a diverse and fascinating background.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

The history and meaning of the name Annamarie was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Annamarie, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!