Marionna
A feminine name derived from the Greek name "Mariana", meaning "sea of bitterness".
Name Census estimates that about 476 living Americans carry the first name Marionna. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Marionna today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Marionna births was 2004 (36 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Marionna. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
476
~ 1 in 720,072 Americans
Peak year
2004
36 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2023 SSA rank
#10,844
Tracked since 1995
Popularity
Marionna: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Marionna from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 236 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Marionna by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Marionna during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Marionnas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 5 states and territories. Illinois, Michigan, Ohio recorded the most babies named Marionna, while Tennessee, Georgia, Ohio recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 8 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Marionna
The name Marionna is a feminine given name with roots in multiple languages and cultures. Its origins can be traced back to Ancient Greek, where it was derived from the name Maria, which itself comes from the Hebrew name Miryam.
Marionna was a name used in the Byzantine Empire during the medieval period. It was a variant spelling of the more common name Mariamne, which was the name of a prominent Hasmonean princess from the 1st century BC. The name Mariamne is believed to be a Greek form of the Hebrew name Miryam.
In the 12th century, the name Marionna appeared in Italian records, particularly in the regions of Tuscany and Umbria. It was likely introduced to Italy through the influence of the Byzantine Empire and the spread of Eastern Orthodox Christianity.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Marionna was Marionna di Vanni, a Florentine noblewoman who lived in the late 13th century. She was a prominent figure in the political and social life of Florence during that time.
In the 14th century, the name Marionna was also found in French records, particularly in the region of Provence. This was likely due to the cultural and linguistic influence of the neighboring regions of Italy.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals with the name Marionna. Marionna Arrighi (1505-1577) was an Italian Renaissance poet and writer from Florence. Marionna de' Medici (1610-1647) was a member of the famous Medici family and a patroness of the arts.
In the 17th century, Marionna Alghisi (1670-1753) was an Italian painter and engraver who worked in the Baroque style. Her works can be found in various churches and collections across Italy.
Another notable figure was Marionna Garzoni (1759-1840), an Italian painter and engraver from the late 18th and early 19th centuries. She was known for her intricate still-life paintings and engravings.
Marionna Camerlenghi (1811-1885) was an Italian poet and writer from the Romantic era. She wrote several collections of poetry and was a prominent figure in the literary circles of her time.
While the name Marionna has origins in multiple cultures and languages, it has maintained a strong connection to its Greek and Italian roots throughout history.
People
Marionna + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Marionna as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Marionna: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Marionna?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 476 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Marionna going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 720,072 US residents.
Is Marionna a common name?
We classify Marionna as "Very Rare". It ranks above 84.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 482 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Marionna most popular?
The single biggest year for Marionna was 2004, when 36 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Marionna is about 17 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Marionna a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Marionna in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.