Holding steady.
Popularity of Maron since 1910
Babies named Maron per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1921, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Maron's real moment was 1910.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 0 | 57 |
| 1920s | 0 | 81 |
| 1930s | 0 | 48 |
| 1940s | 0 | 20 |
| 1950s | 0 | 39 |
| 1960s | 0 | 12 |
| 1970s | 5 | 37 |
| 1980s | 5 | 34 |
| 1990s | 0 | 18 |
| 2000s | 23 | 6 |
| 2010s | 0 | 25 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Maron is an exceptionally uncommon name in the United States. According to the Social Security Administration, it was first recorded in 1910 and has never ranked among the top 1,000 names for any year. Its peak year remains 1910, when it first appeared, and its trajectory has been stable, meaning it has never experienced a significant surge or decline. The name's one-in-N statistic is not available due to its rarity, and it has no association with any particular top states. Maron's origins are debated: it may be a variant of Miriam (Hebrew) or an Anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó Maron. As a unisex name, it has been used sparingly for both sexes. For those seeking a truly distinctive name with a short, two-syllable sound, Maron offers an option without any recorded famous bearers or modern revival.
Maron is a rare name of debated origin. It may be a variant of the Hebrew name Miriam (also the source of Mary), or an Anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó Maron, from Ó Mearáin meaning 'descendant of Mearán' (a personal name meaning 'lively'). It has seen very limited use in the United States since the early 20th century, never reaching notable popularity.
Sibling names for Maron
Names that share Maron's style, for a brother or sister.
