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

Popularity of Marielle by gender

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

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 94 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Marielle.

The history of the first name Marielle

The name Marielle is derived from the French name Marie, which has its roots in the ancient Hebrew name Miryam. The name Marie was popular in France during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance period.

Marielle is a French feminine diminutive form of Marie, which was created by adding the suffix "-elle" to the name. This suffix was commonly used in French to create diminutive or affectionate forms of names.

The name Miryam, from which Marie and consequently Marielle originate, is believed to be derived from the Hebrew words "mar" meaning "bitter" or "beloved", and "yam" meaning "sea". The name was borne by the biblical figure Miriam, the sister of Moses and Aaron, who played a significant role in the Exodus of the Israelites from Egypt.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Marielle can be found in the 16th century. Marielle de Croy, a French noblewoman and countess, was born in 1554. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her involvement in the French Wars of Religion.

In the 17th century, Marielle Clovis was a French playwright and poet who lived from 1635 to 1687. She was known for her tragedies and her participation in the literary salons of Paris.

During the 18th century, Marielle d'Aubigné, also known as Madame de Maintenon, was a French aristocrat and the second wife of King Louis XIV of France. She was born in 1635 and died in 1719, and played a significant role in the education of the children of the French royal family.

In the 19th century, Marielle Eugénie Ghislaine de Rothschild was a French banker and philanthropist, born in 1832 and died in 1905. She was part of the influential Rothschild banking family and was known for her charitable work and support of the arts.

In the 20th century, Marielle Franco was a Brazilian human rights activist and politician who was assassinated in 2018 at the age of 38. She was known for her work in advocating for the rights of marginalized communities and for her efforts to combat police violence and corruption in Rio de Janeiro.

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