Marni
A female given name spelling variant of Marnie
Every Marni since 1946 — 3,420 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Marni
Marni is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,718 in 2025 with 29 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1946, 3,420 American babies have been named Marni. Its peak came in 1969, when 253 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Marni stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Marni year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 29 | #4,718 | — | — |
| 2024 | 10 | #10,002 | — | — |
| 2023 | 22 | #5,670 | — | — |
| 2022 | 20 | #6,138 | — | — |
| 2021 | 15 | #7,518 | — | — |
| 2020 | 18 | #6,531 | — | — |
| 2019 | 15 | #7,586 | — | — |
| 2018 | 16 | #7,301 | — | — |
| 2017 | 13 | #8,605 | — | — |
| 2016 | 17 | #7,114 | — | — |
| 2015 | 14 | #8,283 | — | — |
| 2014 | 20 | #6,355 | — | — |
| 2013 | 18 | #6,920 | — | — |
| 2012 | 8 | #13,008 | — | — |
| 2011 | 11 | #10,173 | — | — |
| 2010 | 9 | #11,907 | — | — |
| 2009 | 8 | #13,246 | — | — |
| 2008 | 6 | #16,757 | — | — |
| 2007 | 14 | #8,842 | — | — |
| 2006 | 15 | #8,105 | — | — |
| 2005 | 11 | #9,890 | — | — |
| 2004 | 11 | #9,665 | — | — |
| 2003 | 19 | #6,225 | — | — |
| 2002 | 17 | #6,583 | — | — |
| 2001 | 17 | #6,520 | — | — |
| 2000 | 10 | #9,633 | — | — |
| 1995 | 19 | #5,149 | — | — |
| 1990 | 27 | #3,865 | — | — |
| 1985 | 30 | #3,053 | — | — |
| 1980 | 77 | #1,537 | — | — |
| 1975 | 125 | #986 | — | — |
| 1970 | 221 | #705 | — | — |
| 1965 | 127 | #892 | — | — |
| 1960 | 8 | #5,028 | — | — |
| 1955 | 10 | #3,961 | — | — |
| 1950 | 10 | #3,592 | — | — |
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Famous people named Marni
- Marni Nixon Actor · 1930–2016
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Marni mean?
A female given name spelling variant of Marnie
How popular is the name Marni in 2025?
Marni ranked #4,718 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 29 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Marni?
3,420 babies have been named Marni in the United States since 1946, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Marni most popular?
Marni peaked in 1969, when 253 newborns received the name.
Is Marni a boy or girl name?
Marni is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Marni rising or falling?
Marni is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Marni?
Well-known people named Marni include Marni Nixon (actor).