Maren
Maren is a girls' name of Norse origin meaning “sea, star of the sea.” It ranked #470 in the United States in 2025. Maren is a Scandinavian and German diminutive of Marina, from the Latin 'marinus' (of the sea).
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how do you pronounce Maren?
MARE-en
where does the name Maren come from?
A Danish short form of Marina, also used as a form of Maria.
It also connects to Mary through the title 'Stella Maris' (Star of the Sea). Singer Maren Morris brought the name to mainstream American attention. It has a clean, modern sound with deep oceanic resonance.
how popular is this name?
Maren has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 17 years since 1979, and fell outside it for 30. It peaked at #437 in 2020, and ranked #470 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #470 |
| 2024 | #567 |
| 2023 | #544 |
| 2022 | #501 |
| 2021 | #441 |
| 2020 | #437 |
| 2019 | #515 |
| 2018 | #606 |
| 2017 | #635 |
| 2016 | #941 |
| 1980 | #939 |
| 1979 | #732 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Maren fell outside the top 1,000.
who are famous people named Maren?
- Maren Morris (American country and pop singer-songwriter)
- Maren Ade (German filmmaker, Toni Erdmann)
what names are similar to Maren?
what names go well with Maren?
Sibling names that share Maren's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Maren
What does the name Maren mean?
Maren means “sea, star of the sea”.
What is the origin of the name Maren?
Maren comes from the Norse naming tradition.
How popular is the name Maren?
Maren ranked #470 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 2020, at #437, and it has spent 17 years in the top 1,000 since 1979.
Is Maren a boy or girl name?
Maren is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Maren?
Maren is pronounced MARE-en, with 2 syllables.
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