Marin first name popularity, history and meaning

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.

Meaning of Marin

A gender-neutral name of Latin origin referring to the sea or something maritime.

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.

Year Male Count Female Count
2023 16 105
2022 19 109
2021 20 128
2020 10 109
2019 11 156
2018 14 163
2017 11 160
2016 10 165
2015 17 155
2014 13 163
2013 14 194
2012 11 206
2011 18 195
2010 15 204
2009 15 258
2008 23 286
2007 18 324
2006 14 276
2005 17 255
2004 20 295
2003 16 145
2002 15 110
2001 17 132
2000 19 131
1999 15 111
1998 14 105
1997 9 108
1996 10 68
1995 6 53
1994 21 58
1993 9 51
1992 9 50
1991 15 44
1990 12 51
1989 7 34
1988 17 55
1987 13 36
1986 16 33
1985 17 38
1984 8 47
1983 8 42
1982 18 41
1981 16 48
1980 13 56
1979 16 58
1978 8 25
1977 12 46
1976 7 22
1975 11 21
1974 10 11

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

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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