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Marin

Girl name · 4 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Marin: 4 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 4 births in 2015.

From Gaelic roots, Marin derives from *muir*, meaning "sea," offering a beautifully fluid nature-inspired name. It also shares a lineage with the French Marin, a form of Marion or Marie, ultimately from Hebrew Mary, "beloved" or "bitter." Notable bearers include the celebrated American conductor Marin Alsop, a trailblazer for women in classical music. The name resonates geographically through Scotland's coastal associations and, internationally, with Marin County in California, though its etymology there traces to a Native American leader. A charming variant is the Scottish Màiri, while the unisex quality of Marin makes it a fresh, adaptable choice that carries both the depth of the ocean and timeless European elegance.

Girl 1 of 52 years

Peak year
20154 babies
Latest (2015)
#6534 babies
Total births
4since 2015
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2015 · 4
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).