Merin

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Pronounced MER-in /ˈmɛrɪn/Medium

Meaning: Merin is a short, soft name most often taken as a form of Merrin, tied to the Cornish Saint Merryn, or of Marin, from the Latin 'marinus,' 'of the sea.' Either route gives it gentle, coastal associations, and its trim two-syllable shape suits modern taste.Low

In 30 seconds: Merin is a variant of Merrin or Marin, linked to a Cornish saint and to Latin 'marinus,' of the sea. It stayed rare and peaked around 2009 (said MER-in).

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Origin LowCornish, Latin

MeaningMerin is a short, soft name most often taken as a form of Merrin, tied to the Cornish Saint Merryn, or of Marin, from the Latin 'marinus,' 'of the sea.' Either route gives it gentle, coastal associations, and its trim two-syllable shape suits modern taste.

U.S. rank (2018)#17334 ↘ Falling

2018 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2009

Total births (all-time)≈ 176

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Merin is usually read as a variant of Merrin, from the Cornish Saint Merryn, or of Marin, from the Latin 'marinus,' 'of the sea.' Both are old names given a fresh, streamlined spelling that fits the pared-back style of recent American naming.

It was never common, given to only about fifteen girls a year at its peak around 2009. A girl named Merin then is in her mid-teens today, part of a small group choosing this quiet, sea-touched name.

Did you know? Merin's likely parent Merryn is remembered in Cornwall, where the village of St Merryn still carries the saint's name.

Overall data confidence 35%

References - Merin — Variant of Merrin (Cornish St Merryn) / Marin (Latin marinus, of the sea)

Variations

MerrinMarenMarinMeryn

Nicknames

MerRin

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Marin— a like sea-linked variant

Merryn— the Cornish saint's name behind it

Maren— a similar soft two-syllable name

Erin— a related short Celtic-feeling name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Merin mean?

It is a variant of Merrin, tied to a Cornish saint, or of Marin, from Latin 'marinus,' 'of the sea.'

How do you pronounce Merin?

It is said MER-in /ˈmɛrɪn/ - two syllables.

Is Merin a boy or girl name?

Merin is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Merin?

It has always been rare, given to only about fifteen girls a year at its peak in the late two-thousands.