Maren
How to say it: MAR-un · /ˈmærən/
Scandinavian form of Marina, from Latin 'marinus' meaning 'of the sea'.
Maren was the 468th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 654 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 2.8-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #455 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #468 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 654 |
| Share of births | 1 in 5,069 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×2.8 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #455 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
This decade has brought Maren to its best showing yet. Currently at its peak in the 2020s, it is expected to keep rising.
What goes with it
Gentle and liquid to the ear, Maren carries a watery calm. Maris makes a natural companion.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Maren is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Danish, Dutch, English, German, Norwegian, Swedish.
Famous people named Maren
- Maren Morris (born 1990)American country singer
- Maren Ade (born 1976)German film director, screenwriter and producer
- Maren Lundby (born 1994)Norwegian ski jumper
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