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Marin

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Pronounced ma-REEN /ma.ˈrin/Medium

Meaning: Of the seaMedium

In 30 seconds: Marin is a Romanian name meaning 'of the sea', given to girls and boys alike.
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Origin MediumRomanian, Serbian, Croatian
MeaningOf the sea
U.S. rank (2024)#1900 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births105 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 6,003

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200719432024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Marin comes from Romanian and carries the meaning 'of the sea', tracing back to the Latin 'marinus'. It is used across several European languages, sometimes for girls and sometimes for boys, with related forms like the Dutch Marijn. Its sea meaning gives it a clean, elemental appeal.

The name is short and even, with a calm, watery sound that fits its meaning. Its bearers cross gender and country, from the Bulgarian statesman Marin Raykov, born in 1960, to the American actress Marin Hinkle, born in 1966.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Marin is 'of the sea', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Marin — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

MarínMarinusMarijnRienRini

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Marin Raykov (1960–present)
    Male public figure listed on Behind the Name.
  • ★Marin Hinkle (1966–present)
    Female public figure listed on Behind the Name.

If you like Marin…

Marina— a fuller feminine relative carrying the same sea meaning

Frequently Asked

What does the name Marin mean?

Marin is usually explained as meaning 'of the sea' and is most often linked with Romanian tradition.

How do you pronounce Marin?

It's commonly said ma-REEN /ma.ˈrin/.

Is Marin a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Marin is used as a girl name.

How popular is Marin?

In 2024, Marin ranked #1900 in the U.S. for girls, with 105 births recorded.