Marin
Girl name · #2041 in 2025 · Uniqueness 74/100
Marin ranks #2041 among American girls' names as of 2025, with 93 newborns given the name that year. A decade ago it stood at #1477, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 19,355 girls born in 2025 was named Marin.
Babies named Marin per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 82-year story
Marin first appears in the Social Security records in 1943, when 6 girls received the name. Its peak came in 2007, when 324 girls were named Marin — good for #865 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
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Uniqueness: will there be another Marin in class?
Marin scores 74 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. A high score means genuine rarity — your Marin will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Marin is most common
Geography matters for names, and Marin is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Marins were CA (13), IN (9), FL (7), NY (5), PA (5). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Marin
Statistically, parents drawn to Marin tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Maryn, Jaylin, Evelin, Yoselin, and Madelin.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Marin | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 93 | #2036 |
| 2024 | 105 | #1895 |
| 2023 | 106 | #1878 |
| 2022 | 109 | #1856 |
| 2021 | 128 | #1630 |
| 2020 | 111 | #1781 |
| 2019 | 156 | #1429 |
| 2018 | 163 | #1378 |
| 2017 | 160 | #1422 |
| 2016 | 165 | #1406 |
| 2015 | 155 | #1477 |
| 2014 | 163 | #1403 |
| 2013 | 194 | #1237 |
| 2012 | 206 | #1196 |
| 2011 | 195 | #1229 |
| 2010 | 204 | #1190 |
| 2009 | 258 | #1017 |
| 2008 | 286 | #948 |
| 2007 | 324 | #865 |
| 2006 | 276 | #946 |
| 2005 | 255 | #965 |
| 2004 | 295 | #835 |
| 2003 | 145 | #1383 |
| 2002 | 110 | #1671 |
| 2001 | 132 | #1427 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Marin a popular girl name?
Marin ranked #2041 among girls in 2025 with 93 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1477.
When was the name Marin most popular?
Marin peaked in 2007, when 324 American girls received the name (ranked #865 that year). Since 2007 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Marin?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 19,355 newborn American girls was named Marin. It scores 74/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.