Maryn
Maryn is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Of the sea; beloved or wished-for child.
Origin and history
Maryn is a feminine name functioning primarily as a modern spelling variant of Maren or Marin, which derive from the Latin name Marina ('of the sea') or as a respelling of the classic Hebrew name Mary ('star of the sea' or 'beloved'). It gained moderate traction in the late 20th and early 21st centuries in the United States as parents sought a contemporary blend of Mary and Marin. It remains a distinctive yet recognizable choice for American girls.
Popularity in the United States
2,933 babies in the United States have been named Maryn since 1880. It ranks #3273 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1576.
States where it is most popular
- CA (14.7 %)
- TX (13.2 %)
- OH (9.6 %)
- PA (8.6 %)
- NY (6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 5 |
| 1970-1980 | 43 |
| 1980-1990 | 132 |
| 1990-2000 | 235 |
| 2000-2010 | 969 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,023 |
| 2020-2029 | 526 |
Fun facts
- Maryn combines the traditional sound of Mary with the contemporary, crisp ending of names like Maren and Marin.
- With over 500 births recorded in the U.S. between 2020 and 2025, Maryn maintains a consistent, understated popularity.