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Marine

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Pronounced mah-REEN /mɑːˈriːn/Medium

Meaning: From the French Marine, 'of the sea' (Latin marinus), also linked to Saint Marina. A cool, watery classic.Low

In 30 seconds: A watery French name: Marine means 'of the sea' (said 'mah-REEN'). Cool and elegant.
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Origin MediumFrench
MeaningFrom the French Marine, 'of the sea' (Latin marinus), also linked to Saint Marina. A cool, watery classic.
U.S. rank (2022)#13085 ↘ Falling
2022 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1934
Total births (all-time)≈ 984

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 193419002022

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Marine comes from the French for 'of the sea,' from Latin marinus, and is linked to Saint Marina. It reads elegant and watery — rare in the U.S., familiar in France (said 'mah-REEN').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, watery, and elegant.

Did you know? Marine is French for 'of the sea' (from Latin marinus), a name also tied to Saint Marina — cool, elegant, and evocative (said 'mah-REEN').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Marine — French 'of the sea'; Latin marinus; Saint Marina

Variations

MarinaMarineMarin

Nicknames

MariReen

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Marine mean?

Marine is French for 'of the sea' (from Latin marinus), also tied to Saint Marina.

How do you pronounce Marine?

It's said mah-REEN /mɑːˈriːn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Marine a boy or girl name?

Marine is a girl's name.

How popular is Marine?

Marine is a rare name in the U.S.

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