"of the sea, marine"
Origin: Latin
Language: Latin
Marin
Pronunciation: [ m-EHR-ihn ]
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"from the sea"
Origin: Latin
Language: French
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The Story of Marin
Marin comes from the Latin marinus meaning of the sea or marine. It is a common given name and surname throughout Romance language countries. In Croatia, Saint Marinus (San Marino) was a Christian stonemason from the island of Rab who founded the Republic of San Marino in 301 AD, giving the name deep historical significance. The name works for both boys and girls across different cultures.
Marin has been used for boys in Croatia, France, and other Romance-language countries for centuries. In the United States, it gained traction in the 2000s-2010s as parents sought nature-adjacent names with European flair, often influenced by Marin County, California, a desirable San Francisco Bay Area community.
Saint Marinus, the founder of the world's oldest republic (San Marino), is the primary namesake for this name. In Croatia, Marin is one of the most traditional masculine names, especially along the Dalmatian coast where maritime culture is central to identity.
Historical Record
Marin first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 866 babies have been named Marin in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Marin is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #4,943 for boy names in the US .
Fun Facts
- San Marino, the world's oldest republic, is named after the founder Marin
- Marin County, California is consistently one of the wealthiest and most desirable counties in the US
- Marin is a top-10 boys name in Croatia
Marin in Other Languages
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Marinus
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Marin
Italian
Marino
Spanish
Marino
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Marin
Popularity Over Time
#4,943
Current Rank
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Based on SSA data 1880–present
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Famous People Named Marin
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Marin Cilic
Athlete
1988
Croatian professional tennis player and US Open champion (2014)
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Marin Alsop
Musician
1956
American conductor and first woman to lead a major American orchestra
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Marinus of San Marino
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Christian stonemason and saint who founded the Republic of San Marino in 301 AD
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity Rank
- #4,943
- Total SSA Count
- 20
- Cultural Origins
- French Croatian English American
- Pronunciation
- Moderate
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Moderate
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Common Nicknames
Mar
Rini
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Frequently Asked Questions About Marin
What does the name Marin mean?
"of the sea, marine" (from Latin). "from the sea" (from Latin). Marin comes from the Latin marinus meaning of the sea or marine. It is a common given name and surname throughout Romance language countries. In Croatia, Saint Marinus (San Marino) was a Christian stonemason from the island of Rab who founded the Republic of San Marino in 301 AD, giving the name deep historical significance. The name works for both boys and girls across different cultures.
What is the origin of the name Marin?
Marin has Latin, French, Croatian, English, and American origins. In Latin, it means "of the sea, marine". In Latin, it means "from the sea".
Is Marin a boy or girl name?
Marin is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #4943. As a girl name, it is ranked #1903. Marin is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Marin?
Marin is pronounced m-EHR-ihn.
How popular is the name Marin?
Marin is currently ranked #4943 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Marin?
Common nicknames for Marin include Mar and Rini.
What are good middle names for Marin?
Popular middle name pairings include Marin Cole, Marin James, Marin Reed, Marin Luca, and Marin Wyatt.
What are good sibling names for Marin?
Names that pair well with Marin as siblings include River, Bay, Lake, Cove, Wren, and Sage.
How many syllables does Marin have?
Marin has 2 syllables, making it easy to say and remember.
Is Marin a common or rare name?
Marin is an uncommon name, ranked #4943 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
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About the Name Marin
Marin is a boy name with French, Croatian, English, and American origins . The name means "of the sea, marine" in Latin .
Is Marin a boy or girl name? Marin is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #4,943 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,903. Marin is more commonly used as a girl name.
Marin is currently ranked #4,943 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
The name Marin has 2 syllables and is pronounced m-EHR-ihn, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Common nicknames for Marin include Mar and Rini. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Marin include Mario, Mariano, Marion, Marius, Marino . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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