Marey, of French origin, is a unique and distinctive given name for females. It is derived from the Latin word "mare," which means "sea." This moniker has been used in France since the Middle Ages, often as a shortened form of names like Marie or Marine. Marey was popularized by the 19th-century French photographer and inventor Étienne-Jules Marey, known for his pioneering work in chronophotography. Today, it is still seen as an elegant and uncommon choice for parents seeking a name with a touch of European charm and a connection to nature's vast beauty.
Marey was quite popular as a baby girl's name in both 1973 and 1980, with five babies named Marey each year. This resulted in ten total births over those seven years.