Emma Girl
EH-muh
“whole, universal” · Germanic
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Marin
GirlLatin· “of the sea”
- Meaning
- of the sea
- Origin
- Latin
- Pronunciation
- MAIR-in
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #2,043
- US babies 2025
- 93
- Best rank
- #837 (2004)
- Peak year
- 2007
Meaning and origin of Marin
Marin is a Latin name that is usually said to mean “of the sea”.
Marin is linked to the Latin marinus, meaning of the sea, and it appears in several languages. In Croatia, Bulgaria and Romania it is a traditional masculine name, while in the English-speaking world it is mostly given to girls as a variant of Marina or Maren. Marin County in California lends it a stylish, coastal association. The name is short and clean, with a soft, breezy sound. It suits families drawn to nature and water names who want something less common than Marina. Mari and Rin are simple nicknames.
Popularity over time
Marin first appears in US Social Security records in 1943. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 5 different years, starting in 2004. Its best national rank was #837 in 2004, and the most babies received it in 2007, when 324 were named Marin. In 2025, 93 babies were named Marin, and it ranked #2,043 nationally. That is 40% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #1,925 in 1980, #1,418 in 2000, #1,194 in 2010, and #2,043 in 2025. Of the 6,096 US girls named Marin since records began, 36% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 1,761 babies. Since 2010, 2,413 more have been named Marin.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Magdalena, Abagail, Miya, Areli, and Jaslyn.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Marin ranked highest in Indiana, Pennsylvania, and California.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | #701 | 9 |
| Pennsylvania | #1538 | 5 |
| California | #1712 | 13 |
| Florida | #1809 | 7 |
| New York | #2292 | 5 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 92% of US babies named Marin over the last 20 years were girls, with a small share of boys.
Marin is usually pronounced MAIR-in, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with M and ends in “-in”.
Middle names for Marin
A few middle names that flow with Marin: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Marin
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Marin mean?
Marin is a Latin name that is usually said to mean “of the sea”.
What is the origin of the name Marin?
Marin has Latin roots. Marin is linked to the Latin marinus, meaning of the sea, and it appears in several languages.
Is Marin a popular name?
Not especially. Marin ranked #2,043 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Marin a boy or girl name?
Marin is mainly a girl's name. About 92% of US babies named Marin over the last 20 years were girls, with a small share of boys.
How do you pronounce Marin?
Marin is usually pronounced MAIR-in. 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