Rising since 1990, #470 for girls today.
Popularity of Maren since 1916
Babies named Maren per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 15 |
| 1920s | 45 |
| 1930s | 107 |
| 1940s | 251 |
| 1950s | 335 |
| 1960s | 344 |
| 1970s | 720 |
| 1980s | 1,099 |
| 1990s | 989 |
| 2000s | 2,205 |
| 2010s | 3,168 |
| 2020s | 3,781 |
Meaning & origin
Maren is a Scandinavian name with maritime roots, consistently rising in the United States since the 1990s. In 2025 it ranked at #470, given to about 1 in 2,458 girls. Its peak popularity occurred in 2020, and the name is most common in Montana, Maine, and New Hampshire, reflecting a preference in northern states. The trajectory underscores a steady climb, with the name first recorded in 1916 but only gaining momentum in recent decades. Its modern appeal balances Nordic heritage with a soft, accessible sound.
Maren is a Scandinavian form of the Latin Marina, derived from marinus meaning 'of the sea'. It has been used in Denmark and Norway since the Middle Ages, often as a variant of Margarethe in some regions. The name gained international recognition through the popularity of actress Maren Ade and has seen a rise in English-speaking countries since the 1990s.
Where Maren is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mare, Rennie, Marni
Sibling names for Maren
Names that share Maren's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Astrid, Ingrid, Soren, Kaia, Lena, Arden, Carman, Karis, Kirsten, Lisbeth, Loralei, Lorin, Lorna, Talyn, Arlet, Inger, Keren, Korin, Linley, Lynnea, Maris, Marna, Morgen, Neysa, Alyn, Ameris, Anneka, Annel, Anora, Aynsley, Beatris, Calyn, Coralyn, Dareen, Dayleen, Eline, Faryn, Haylin, Ilsa, Jolena, Katrine, Kirsti, Lareen, Larena, Laryn, Lawren, Linde, Malon, Saron, Talula, Valena, Yaslin, Aaralynn, Amarys, Anneth, Brinna, Carlise, Corryn, Davine, Denna, Faren, Farryn, Isel, Jenavie, Jensine, Jolea, Kerith, Leannah, Lerin, Levita, Lexine, Lorel, Mailin, Malin, Neylan, Roslin, Sareen, Saryn, Solveig, Tannis, Arionne, Karris, Merin, Ahnika, Aldonia, Alonnah, Ane, Ardenia, Avaleen, Avalin, Avynn, Cambre, Caran, Ciin, Dalyce, Dylana, Elieth, Farrin, Ferrin, Fryda, Halynn, Idonia, Jadelin, Jerni, Jernie, Josabet, Karmon, Karn, Kileen, Kirstina, Kirstine, Landi, Larin, Larren, Laurelin, Lind, Lineth, Lynnon, Magon, Marren, Mathea, Olanna, Ondine, Rowene, Salene, Saren, Sarin, Trine, Viann
Brothers: Anders, Leif, Erik, Mads, Sven, Dedrick, Dirk, Evert, Hagen, Jory, Kelton, Kristian, Boden, Dallin, Darris, Daven, Devonne, Edric, Gaven, Hendrick, Hendrik, Jens, Jerrett, Kipton, Koren, Nels, Rustin, Sander, Taren, Tavin, Torian, Verner, Aidric, Aiven, Alven, Anden, Branton, Brinton, Briton, Canton, Carston, Chaston, Chevon, Cordel, Corwyn, Creedence, Darwyn, Deklin, Derin, Devere, Dillen, Dravin, Elston, Eryk, Even, Garen, Garin, Garrin, Hansen, Holton, Irvine, Jantzen, Jaryn, Jevan, Jorgen, Kedric, Keston, Louden, Maron, Marvens, Mikkel, Peder, Roran, Rydell, Selmer, Taber, Tabor, Tallen, Tarin, Torren, Torrin, Trea, Tremain, Varian, Wille, Aldrick, Arwin, Brallan, Breland, Brynden, Caton, Claus, Coren, Darelle, Delsin, Derico, Eirik, Elkin, Erron, Esten, Farron, Gared, Garon, Hayzen, Jaris, Jarvin, Jerran, Jeryn, Jessen, Jonerik, Joran, Joren, Kairen, Kamon, Kasten, Keilon, Koven, Lauris, Leven, Martel, Mayes, Merrik, Neiman, Nilson, Orell, Orenthal, Randen, Rawlin, Rayson, Rik, Ryot, Tannen, Tivon, Vallen, Edmar, Savien, Andrus, Aniken, Arrian, Beric, Brodric, Cambren, Candon, Cardale, Carron, Cortlan, Cyson, Dailan, Deran, Earon, Edrik, Elean, Gabrien, Garek, Glenden, Grimm, Halvor, Jerrik, Jiren, Karas, Karion, Kedron, Keldan, Keldric, Kelen, Laithan, Laronn, Laurens, Marbin, Merick, Naven, Rushton, Staton, Steen, Stein, Tadan, Taiten, Taris, Teagon, Toran, Toris, Wallen, Weiland, Yarnell, Zale
Names like Maren
Names whose popularity has moved with Maren's over the last 50 years.
