Find out how popular the first name Marin has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Marin by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Marin is more commonly used as a female name, with approximately 89% of people named Marin being female.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 105 female babies and 16 male babies born with the name Marin.

The history of the first name Marin

The name Marin has its roots in the Latin language and culture, originating from the word "marinus," which means "of the sea" or "maritime." It was initially used as a surname or a descriptive name for individuals with occupations or connections to the sea, such as sailors, fishermen, or those residing in coastal areas.

In ancient Rome, the name Marin was sometimes given to children born near the sea or during a sea voyage. It became more widespread during the Middle Ages, particularly in regions with strong maritime traditions like Italy, France, and Spain.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Marin dates back to the 4th century AD, when Saint Marin lived as a hermit on the Dalmatian coast (modern-day Croatia). He is venerated as the patron saint of the city of Split.

During the Renaissance period, the name Marin gained popularity among artists and intellectuals. One notable figure was the Italian Renaissance painter Marino Marini (1453-1529), known for his religious works and portraits.

In the 17th century, the French philosopher and mathematician René Descartes (1596-1650) had a close friend named Marin Mersenne, a Catholic priest, philosopher, and mathematician who made significant contributions to the development of acoustics and music theory.

The name Marin also has maritime associations in literature, with the character Marin Marineau appearing in the novel "The Chouans" by French author Honoré de Balzac (1799-1850). Marineau was a smuggler and leader of the Royalist insurgents during the French Revolution.

Another prominent figure with the name Marin was the Russian admiral and explorer Marin Ivanovich Chestyakov (1786-1858), who led several expeditions to the North Pacific and the Russian Far East in the early 19th century.

In the 20th century, the name Marin gained recognition through individuals like the American writer and environmentalist Marin Belden (1901-1982), known for her works on nature and conservation, and the French painter Marin Marie (1901-1987), known for his abstract and cubist artworks.

Data source

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