The name Marren is of Irish origin and means "little sea" or "great ocean". It is a variant of the name Marina, which itself comes from the Latin word "mare", meaning "sea".
Marren has been used as a given name in Ireland for centuries, although it is not one of the more common names. Its usage appears to have been more prevalent in the past than it is today.
In Irish mythology, there are several stories involving characters named Marren or Marina. One such story tells of a beautiful maiden named Marren who was transformed into a mermaid by the sea god Manannan mac Lir. She became one of his most loyal servants and helped him protect the coasts of Ireland from harm.
Despite its rich history, Marren is not widely known outside of Ireland. It remains a unique and distinctive name that carries with it the spirit and power of the ocean. For those who choose to give this name to their child, they are bestowing upon them a strong and beautiful heritage rooted in Irish tradition and lore.
The given statistics show the annual number of births with the name "Marren" in the United States from 1998 to 2023. The name first appeared in the records in 1998, with six babies being named Marren that year. This number remained consistent for two more years before dropping to five births in 1999.
After a few quiet years with no recorded births of this name, there was an uptick in 2006 when seven babies were named Marren. However, the next few years saw a decline once again, with only five and eight births respectively in 2011 and 2017.
Interestingly, starting from 2018, we observe a steady increase in the number of newborns being named Marren. In fact, there were ten births in 2019, eleven in 2021, and an impressive nineteen in 2022. While the latest data for 2023 shows a slight decrease with seven births, it is still higher than many of the previous years.
Overall, since 1998, there have been a total of ninety-eight babies named Marren born in the United States. This steady rise over recent years suggests that this name may be gaining popularity among parents-to-be.