Find out how popular the first name Marjon has been for the last 32 years (from 1977 to 2008) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Marjon by gender

Based on the last 32 years of data, Marjon is more commonly used as a female name, with approximately 80% of people named Marjon being female.

For the most recent data in 2008, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Marjon.

It's also interesting to see that despite Marjon being historically a mostly female name, the most recent data from 2008 shows a shift in the trend, with more male babies being named Marjon.

The history of the first name Marjon

The name Marjon is a Dutch variant of the French name Marion, which itself is a feminine form of the French name Marin. The name Marin is derived from the Latin name Marinus, meaning "of the sea." This name was originally a surname given to individuals who lived near the sea or worked as sailors.

The name Marjon first appeared in the Netherlands during the Middle Ages, around the 13th century. It was likely influenced by the French name Marion, which was popular in France at the time. The Dutch variant, Marjon, became a distinct name in its own right, used primarily in the Netherlands and surrounding regions.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Marjon can be found in a Dutch marriage record from the late 15th century, where a woman named Marjon van Delft is mentioned. Another notable early bearer of the name was Marjon Jansz, a Dutch painter who lived in the 16th century and is known for her still-life paintings featuring flowers and insects.

In the 17th century, Marjon van Overbeeck was a Dutch artist known for her portrait paintings. She was active in the city of Utrecht and is considered one of the few female artists of that period whose work has survived.

Moving into the 18th century, Marjon van der Velden was a Dutch author and poet who wrote several works in the Dutch language. Her poetry often explored themes of nature and the beauty of the Netherlands.

In the 19th century, Marjon van Heyst was a Dutch painter known for her landscapes and genre scenes depicting daily life in the Netherlands. She was part of the Hague School of painting and is recognized for her skilled use of light and color in her works.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Marjon. While not a widely used name today, it has a rich history and cultural significance within the Netherlands and Dutch-speaking regions.

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 Marjon was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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