Maren Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Maren is a name of Latin origin meaning 'sea.' It has evolved from Latin to modern English through various historical forms. The name is often associated with traits of calmness and beauty. It does not have direct biblical relevance but has gained popularity in recent decades, especially in English-speaking countries.

The name Maren is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Maren has been falling for female in MidWest, falling for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Maren' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 23106th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 4757th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2310th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1940th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1513th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1508th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1154th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 634th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Maren' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Maren"

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Pronunciation

/ˈmɛrən/

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Origin

Latin

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Etymology

The name Maren is derived from the Latin word 'mare,' which means 'sea.' It has also been associated with the Old Norse name 'Margrét,' meaning 'pearl.'

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Meaning

sea

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Language Evolution

Marenus (Latin), Mare (Old Norse), Maren (Modern English)

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Historical Usage

The name Maren has been used in various cultures, particularly in Scandinavian countries, and gained popularity in the English-speaking world in the late 20th century.

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Variants & Derivatives

Maria, Marenne, Mari, Marina

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Modern Popularity & Image

Maren is perceived as a modern and elegant name, often associated with nature and tranquility. It has gained popularity in recent years due to its unique sound and connection to the sea.

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Famous People

Maren Morris (American singer-songwriter), Maren Jensen (American actress)

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Maren"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Maren"

"Maren" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 23106th of 23106 5
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 4757th of 9107 60
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 2310th of 9204 252
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 1940th of 12526 592
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 1513th of 19264 1,071
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 1508th of 27321 1,536
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 1154th of 35406 3,243
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 634th of 30306 5,647

Regional Popularity of "Maren" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

Regional Popularity of "Maren" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - 94.96%
1469th/1547
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
61.79%
1376th/2227
100.00%
2430th/2430
- 54.81%
1521st/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
40.62%
1193rd/2937
58.89%
2051st/3483
83.12%
2924th/3518
25.17%
1018th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
31.13%
1147th/3685
58.35%
2611th/4475
60.40%
3137th/5194
18.14%
1146th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
18.31%
839th/4582
26.05%
1345th/5164
23.41%
1712th/7313
12.92%
964th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
9.41%
375th/3984
14.73%
661st/4487
12.03%
821st/6822
12.24%
768th/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Maren"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Maren" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.