Marney is an uncommon yet charming given name of English origin, derived from the Middle English 'marn' meaning 'boundary' or 'border'. It is predominantly used as a feminine name but can also be found used as a masculine one. The name Marney is believed to have originated as a habitational name, likely referring to someone who lived near a boundary or on the edge of a settlement.
The name Marney experienced significant fluctuations in popularity over the years, with a peak of 27 births in 1969 and a notable decrease to 5 births in both 1984 and 1986. The total number of births over this period was 454.