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Maren
GirlScandinavian, Latin· “of the sea (from Marina)”
- Meaning
- of the sea (from Marina)
- Origin
- Scandinavian, Latin
- Pronunciation
- MAIR-uhn
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #472
- US babies 2025
- 654
- Best rank
- #438 (2020)
- Peak year
- 2021
Meaning and origin of Maren
Maren is a Scandinavian and Latin name that is usually said to mean “of the sea (from Marina)”.
Maren is a Danish and Norwegian form of Marina, which comes from the Roman name Marinus, related to the Latin marinus, meaning of the sea. It has long been used in Scandinavia and is sometimes treated as a form of Maria as well. Maren became more familiar in the United States through country singer Maren Morris. The name feels fresh, crisp and gently nautical. It is easy to say and spell, and it pairs well with both classic and modern middle names.
Popularity over time
Maren first appears in US Social Security records in 1916. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 17 different years, starting in 1979. Its best national rank was #438 in 2020, and the most babies received it in 2021, when 707 were named Maren. In 2025, 654 babies were named Maren, and it ranked #472 nationally. That is 184% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #1,388 in 1950, #943 in 1980, #1,355 in 2000, #1,267 in 2010, and #472 in 2025. Of the 13,059 US girls named Maren since records began, 29% were born in the 2020s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 3,168 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Kora, Maia, Saige, Adley, and Haisley.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Maren ranked highest in Montana, New Hampshire, and Maine.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Montana | #135 | 8 |
| New Hampshire | #161 | 8 |
| Maine | #164 | 7 |
| Iowa | #170 | 19 |
| Kansas | #189 | 18 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Maren is usually pronounced MAIR-uhn, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with M and ends in “-en”.
Middle names for Maren
A few middle names that flow with Maren: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Maren
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Maren mean?
Maren is a Scandinavian and Latin name that is usually said to mean “of the sea (from Marina)”.
What is the origin of the name Maren?
Maren has Scandinavian and Latin roots. Maren is a Danish and Norwegian form of Marina, which comes from the Roman name Marinus, related to the Latin marinus, meaning of the sea.
Is Maren a popular name?
Yes. Maren ranked #472 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Maren a boy or girl name?
Maren is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Maren?
Maren is usually pronounced MAIR-uhn. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings