Marine
A feminine French given name derived from the Latin mare, meaning "of the sea".
Name Census estimates that about 447 living Americans carry the first name Marine. It is a predominantly female name (99.4% of registrations). The average person named Marine today is around 43 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Marine births was 1934 (31 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Marine. 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
447
~ 1 in 766,788 Americans
Peak year
1934
31 babies that year
Average age
43
years old
1918 SSA rank
#3,999
Tracked since 1900
Gender
Gender distribution for Marine
Out of the 990 babies given the name Marine since 1880, 99.4% were registered as female. The name sits firmly on the female side of the spectrum, with only a handful of male registrations across the entire dataset.
Marine as a male name
- Ranked #3,999 in 1918
- 6 male births in 1918
- Peak: 1918 (6 births)
Marine as a female name
- Ranked #13,085 in 2022
- 7 female births in 2022
- Peak: 1934 (31 births)
Popularity
Marine: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Marine from the 1900s through to the 2020s, spanning 13 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 201 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1920s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Marine 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 Marine during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Marines live
The SSA's state-level files cover 7 states and territories. California, Texas, Tennessee recorded the most babies named Marine, while Mississippi, Arkansas, Louisiana recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 22 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Marine
The name Marine has its origins in the Latin language and culture. It is derived from the Latin word "marinus," which means "of the sea" or "marine." The name first emerged during the Roman era and was likely used to refer to individuals associated with the sea or maritime activities.
In ancient Rome, the name Marine may have been used as a descriptive term or nickname for sailors, fishermen, or those involved in naval or coastal occupations. It was not uncommon for Romans to adopt names reflecting their professions or personal characteristics.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Marine can be traced back to Roman inscriptions and documents from the 1st century AD. One notable historical figure bearing this name was Marine of Arles, a Christian martyr who lived in the 3rd century AD and was executed during the persecution of Christians under the Roman emperor Diocletian.
Throughout the Middle Ages and the Renaissance period, the name Marine remained in use, though it was relatively uncommon. Some notable individuals with this name include:
1. Marine Bigot (1592-1654), a French poet and playwright during the reign of Louis XIII.
2. Marine Le Roy de Gomberville (1600-1674), a French novelist and poet.
3. Marine Cureau de La Chambre (1594-1669), a French physician and philosopher.
As maritime exploration and trade expanded during the Age of Exploration, the name Marine may have gained increased popularity among seafaring communities and coastal regions. However, it remained a relatively rare name, often associated with those involved in maritime activities or with a connection to the sea.
In more recent history, some notable individuals with the name Marine include:
1. Marine Delabie (1876-1949), a French feminist and social activist.
2. Marine Lepen (born 1968), a French politician and former president of the National Rally party.
3. Marine Hugonnier (born 1969), a French visual artist and filmmaker.
4. Marine Vacth (born 1991), a French model and actress.
5. Marine Johannès (born 1988), a French actress and singer.
While the name Marine has its roots in Latin and ancient Roman culture, it has remained a relatively uncommon name throughout history, often associated with maritime or coastal connections. Its usage has spanned various regions and languages, particularly in Europe, reflecting its enduring ties to the sea.
People
Marine + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Marine 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
Marine: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Marine?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 447 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Marine 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 766,788 US residents.
Is Marine a common name?
We classify Marine as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 990 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Marine most popular?
The single biggest year for Marine was 1934, when 31 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Marine is about 43 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Marine a female name?
Yes, 99.4% of people registered as Marine 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.