Marin
Every Marin since 1913 — 7,106 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Marin
Marin is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,043 in 2025 with 93 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1913, 7,106 American babies have been named Marin — about 86% girls and 14% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2007, when 342 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Marin stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Marin year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 93 | #2,043 | 20 | #4,975 |
| 2024 | 105 | #1,907 | 20 | #4,988 |
| 2023 | 106 | #1,884 | 16 | #5,830 |
| 2022 | 109 | #1,865 | 19 | #5,151 |
| 2021 | 128 | #1,635 | 20 | #4,876 |
| 2020 | 111 | #1,787 | 10 | #7,874 |
| 2019 | 156 | #1,432 | 11 | #7,457 |
| 2018 | 163 | #1,383 | 14 | #6,213 |
| 2017 | 160 | #1,428 | 11 | #7,375 |
| 2016 | 165 | #1,409 | 10 | #7,945 |
| 2015 | 155 | #1,483 | 17 | #5,436 |
| 2014 | 163 | #1,407 | 13 | #6,507 |
| 2013 | 194 | #1,237 | 14 | #6,124 |
| 2012 | 206 | #1,198 | 11 | #7,373 |
| 2011 | 195 | #1,233 | 18 | #5,118 |
| 2010 | 204 | #1,194 | 15 | #5,933 |
| 2009 | 258 | #1,017 | 15 | #5,988 |
| 2008 | 286 | #948 | 23 | #4,348 |
| 2007 | 324 | #865 | 18 | #5,138 |
| 2006 | 276 | #949 | 14 | #5,986 |
| 2005 | 255 | #966 | 17 | #4,955 |
| 2004 | 295 | #837 | 20 | #4,362 |
| 2003 | 145 | #1,385 | 16 | #4,962 |
| 2002 | 110 | #1,678 | 15 | #5,057 |
| 2001 | 132 | #1,435 | 17 | #4,614 |
| 2000 | 131 | #1,418 | 19 | #4,156 |
| 1995 | 53 | #2,443 | 6 | #8,485 |
| 1990 | 51 | #2,423 | 12 | #4,576 |
| 1985 | 38 | #2,574 | 17 | #2,904 |
| 1980 | 56 | #1,925 | 13 | #3,365 |
| 1975 | 21 | #3,354 | 11 | #3,358 |
| 1970 | 12 | #4,661 | 10 | #3,196 |
| 1965 | 8 | #5,120 | 6 | #3,785 |
| 1960 | — | — | 6 | #3,913 |
| 1955 | — | — | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — | 11 | #2,389 |
| 1945 | — | — | 7 | #2,904 |
| 1940 | — | — | 7 | #3,034 |
| 1935 | — | — | 7 | #3,148 |
| 1930 | — | — | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — | 7 | #3,616 |
| 1920 | — | — | 6 | #4,105 |
| 1915 | — | — | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Marin
- Marin Mersenne Mathematician · 1588–1648
- Marin Marais Composer · 1656–1728
- Marin Držić Writer · 1508–1567
- Marin Barleti Historian · 1450–1513
- Marián Čalfa Politician · b. 1946
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Marin in 2025?
Marin ranked #2,043 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 93 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Marin?
7,106 babies have been named Marin in the United States since 1913, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Marin most popular?
Marin peaked in 2007, when 342 newborns received the name.
Is Marin a boy or girl name?
Marin is used for both: about 86% of babies named Marin have been girls and 14% boys.
Is the name Marin rising or falling?
Marin is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Marin?
Well-known people named Marin include Marin Mersenne (mathematician), Marin Marais (composer), Marin Držić (writer).