Marea
A feminine name of Latin origin meaning "tide" or "sea".
Name Census estimates that about 473 living Americans carry the first name Marea. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Marea today is around 40 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Marea births was 1972 (15 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Marea. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
473
~ 1 in 724,639 Americans
Peak year
1972
15 babies that year
Average age
40
years old
2024 SSA rank
#16,748
Tracked since 1892
Popularity
Marea: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Marea from the 1890s through to the 2020s, spanning 14 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 101 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1970s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Marea by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Marea during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Mareas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Marea
The given name Marea is believed to have originated from Latin, derived from the word "mare," meaning "sea." This suggests that the name may have been used in ancient Roman or Italian cultures, where the sea held significant cultural and geographical importance.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Marea can be found in ancient Roman texts, where it was occasionally used as a feminine given name, possibly associated with the idea of the sea or its vastness. However, the name did not seem to gain widespread popularity during that time.
In later centuries, the name Marea appeared sporadically in various European regions, particularly in coastal areas or regions with strong maritime traditions. One notable historical figure bearing this name was Marea von Stetten, a 16th-century German noblewoman born around 1550, known for her involvement in local politics and her patronage of the arts.
Another figure with the name Marea was Marea Brilhart, an American writer and poet from the late 19th century. She was born in 1856 and published several collections of poetry that explored themes of nature, love, and the human experience.
In the early 20th century, Marea Blalock, an American artist born in 1908, gained recognition for her intricate woodcarvings and sculptures. Her works were featured in several exhibitions and are now part of various museum collections.
One of the more recent historical figures named Marea was Marea Hartman, a Dutch architect born in 1932. She was known for her innovative designs that blended modern architectural styles with traditional Dutch elements, and she played a significant role in shaping the urban landscape of several Dutch cities.
While the name Marea has remained relatively uncommon throughout history, it has appeared sporadically across different cultures and regions, perhaps reflecting a connection to the sea or maritime traditions. The name's roots in Latin and its occasional usage in various contexts suggest a long-standing, albeit niche, presence in various parts of the world.
People
Marea + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Marea as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Marea: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Marea?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 473 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Marea going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 724,639 US residents.
Is Marea a common name?
We classify Marea as "Very Rare". It ranks above 84% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 612 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Marea most popular?
The single biggest year for Marea was 1972, when 15 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Marea is about 40 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Marea a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Marea in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.