Marrie is a unique and distinctive given name, of Scottish origin, that has gained popularity over time. It is essentially a shortened form of the name Margaret, which means "pearl" in Latin. Marrie has been used independently as a given name since the 18th century, though it was more common in Scotland during this period. Today, Marrie is recognized globally and can be found across various cultures and communities. It's often associated with warmth and approachability due to its familiarity, yet it retains an air of uniqueness that sets it apart from more commonly used names like Mary or Margaret.
The name Marrie experienced notable fluctuations in popularity over the years. It started with a high of 16 births in 1912 but dipped significantly to as low as 5 births in several years from 1938 onwards. After World War II, it remained relatively stable at around 5-9 births per year until the late 1980s, when it saw a brief spike with 7 and 6 births respectively in 1984 and 1989. Since then, its popularity has remained low, with only 5 births each year from 1992 onwards. Overall, there were a total of 621 births named Marrie over this period.