Declining since 2007, #2,036 for girls today.
Popularity of Marin since 1913
Babies named Marin per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 0 | 17 |
| 1920s | 0 | 47 |
| 1930s | 0 | 22 |
| 1940s | 13 | 38 |
| 1950s | 22 | 54 |
| 1960s | 73 | 69 |
| 1970s | 233 | 97 |
| 1980s | 430 | 133 |
| 1990s | 700 | 120 |
| 2000s | 2,212 | 174 |
| 2010s | 1,761 | 134 |
| 2020s | 652 | 105 |
Meaning & origin
Marin is a name of Latin and French origin, meaning 'of the sea', which gives it a natural and serene quality. While it has historically been a masculine name in France, in the United States it is overwhelmingly given to girls. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1943 and saw its peak popularity in 2007, though it has been declining since then, currently ranking 2036th in 2025. It is most common in states like Indiana, Pennsylvania, and Florida. Marin offers a short, elegant alternative to longer names like Marina, and its similarity to Maren and Marine provides several spelling options for parents seeking a distinctive yet familiar name.
Marin derives from the Latin word 'marinus', meaning 'of the sea'. It is a French form of the name, used as both a masculine and feminine given name in France, though in the United States it is predominantly given to girls. The name has been in use since the early 20th century, possibly influenced by the similar Marina or the French surname Marin.
Where Marin 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.
“Marin” around the world
Where Marin lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
#94
in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mar, Rin, Mari
Sibling names for Marin
Names that share Marin's style, for a brother or sister.
