Marian Barrow

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Marian Barrow — French
133K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Marian Barrow is a name that combines French origins. The first name Marian is a feminine given name of French origin. Marian is a unisex given name. As a feminine given name, it is a variant spelling of Marion, a French diminutive form of Marie that has been used by English–speakers since the Middle Ages. It has also sometimes been considered a combination of the names Mary and Ann. As a masculine given name, it is a form of Marius. The surname Barrow: Adama Barrow (born 1965), Gambian President Al Barrow (born 1968), English musician Anibal Barrow (1948–2013), Honduran journalist Bernard Barrow (1927–1993), American actor Clyde Barrow (1909–1934), American gangster, part of the Bonnie and Clyde crime duo Dean Barrow (born 1951), Belizean politician Ed Barrow (1868–1953), baseball executive Errol Barrow (1920–1987), Barbados founding prime minister Frances Elizabeth Barrow (1822–1894), American children's writer Geoff Barrow (born 1971), English musician Geoffrey Wallis Steuart Barrow (1924–2013), Scottish historian George Barrow (geologist). Marian is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 133K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Marian reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Marian

French

Marian is a unisex given name. As a feminine given name, it is a variant spelling of Marion, a French diminutive form of Marie that has been used by English–speakers since the Middle Ages. It has also sometimes been considered a combination of the names Mary and Ann. As a masculine given name, it is a form of Marius.

Surname: Barrow

Scottish

Adama Barrow (born 1965), Gambian President Al Barrow (born 1968), English musician Anibal Barrow (1948–2013), Honduran journalist Bernard Barrow (1927–1993), American actor Clyde Barrow (1909–1934), American gangster, part of the Bonnie and Clyde crime duo Dean Barrow (born 1951), Belizean politician Ed Barrow (1868–1953), baseball executive Errol Barrow (1920–1987), Barbados founding prime minister Frances Elizabeth Barrow (1822–1894), American children's writer Geoff Barrow (born 1971), English musician Geoffrey Wallis Steuart Barrow (1924–2013), Scottish historian George Barrow (geologist).

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Marian is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Marian by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Marian Barrow

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Marian Barrow:

7
Expression Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

9
Soul Urge Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

7
Personality Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Marian?
The first name Marian originates from French. Marian is a unisex given name. As a feminine given name, it is a variant spelling of Marion, a French diminutive form of Marie that has been used by English–speakers since the Middle Ages. It has also sometimes been considered a combination of the names Mary and Ann. As a masculine given name, it is a form of Marius.
When was Marian most popular?
The name Marian reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Barrow?
The surname Barrow originates from Scottish. Adama Barrow (born 1965), Gambian President Al Barrow (born 1968), English musician Anibal Barrow (1948–2013), Honduran journalist Bernard Barrow (1927–1993), American actor Clyde Barrow (1909–1934), American gangster, part of the Bonnie and Clyde crime duo Dean Barrow (born 1951), Belizean politician Ed Barrow (1868–1953), baseball executive Errol Barrow (1920–1987), Barbados founding prime minister Frances Elizabeth Barrow (1822–1894), American children's writer Geoff Barrow (born 1971), English musician Geoffrey Wallis Steuart Barrow (1924–2013), Scottish historian George Barrow (geologist).
What are the origins of the name Marian Barrow?
The name Marian Barrow combines two different traditions: the first name Marian has French roots, while the surname Barrow originates from Scottish.
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