Name meaning & stats
Marieke
Marieke. 119 US babies since 1940, peak 1990. Notable Mariekes are 1.1× over-represented as professors.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
In US birth records
Peak year: 1990
119 US babies were named Marieke between 1940 and 2025.
Marieke around the world
- Belgium: 794 babies since 1995, peak 1996
- France: 450 babies since 1900, peak 1988
From official birth registries. Sources are listed on About the data.
Where Mariekes end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Politician | 1.0× | Medium · 13 people |
| Actor | 0.9× | Medium · 12 people |
| Footballer | 1.1× | Low · 9 people |
| Professor | 1.1× | Low · 8 people |
Among notable women who are professors, Mariekes show up 1.1× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people of every nationality born 1940–2005 (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
One more thing…
Mariekes are 2.0× more likely than expected to be photographers.
The surprise career: Low confidence · 8 notable people.
Name twins (peaked around 1990)