Find out how popular the first name Maryse has been for the last 34 years (from 1990 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Maryse by gender

Based on the last 34 years of data, Maryse is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Maryse.

The history of the first name Maryse

The name Maryse is derived from the French name Marie, which itself has its roots in the ancient Hebrew name Miryam or Miriam. It is believed to have originated in the biblical era, with the name Miriam appearing in the Old Testament as the name of the sister of Moses and Aaron.

Miriam is thought to be derived from the Hebrew word "mar" meaning "bitter" or "beloved", with the element "yah" referring to the Hebrew name of God. The name Maryse is a French variation of the name Marie, which was widely popularized throughout Europe during the Middle Ages due to the cult of the Virgin Mary in the Catholic Church.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Maryse can be found in French literature from the 13th century. It was used as a character name in the renowned medieval romance "Roman de la Rose" by Guillaume de Lorris and Jean de Meun.

Throughout history, several notable women have borne the name Maryse. One of the earliest was Maryse Choisy (1637-1724), a French novelist and playwright who was a member of the Académie des Ricovrati in Padua, Italy.

Another notable figure was Maryse Bastié (1898-1952), a French aviator and World War II resistance fighter who was awarded the Croix de Guerre and the Légion d'Honneur for her bravery during the war.

In the realm of literature, Maryse Condé (born 1937) is a renowned French novelist and playwright from Guadeloupe who has won numerous awards, including the prestigious Prince of Asturias Award for Literature in 2018.

In the world of sports, Maryse Ouellet (born 1983) is a Canadian professional wrestler and former model, best known for her time with WWE, where she was a two-time Divas Champion.

Finally, Maryse Éwanjé-Épée (born 1953) is a French fashion designer and entrepreneur who founded the luxury fashion brand Maison Éwanjé-Épée in Paris in the 1980s.

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.

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