Marine: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

Rank 2025

#14,315

among girls

Babies in 2025

named Marine

How common

1 in 267,878

girls born in 2025

Peak year

1934

31 babies

All-time total

996

#7,574 all-time among girls

First recorded

1900

in Social Security records

Marine popularity over time

996 babies have been named Marine since 1900, according to official Social Security records. Switch measure to see births per year or the yearly rank.

Measure

Births per 1,000 babies of that sex, comparable across eras

GirlsBoys

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Girls	Boys	Total	Per year	Change	Best rank
1880s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1890s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1900s	22	–	22	2	–	#1,678
1910s	105	6	111	11	+405%	#1,786
1920s	201	–	201	20	+81%	#1,574
1930s	161	–	161	16	-20%	#1,306
1940s	80	–	80	8	-50%	#2,375
1950s	47	–	47	5	-41%	#4,194
1960s	34	–	34	3	-28%	#5,141
1970s	33	–	33	3	-3%	#4,382
1980s	67	–	67	7	+103%	#5,760
1990s	106	–	106	11	+58%	#6,148
2000s	62	–	62	6	-42%	#7,031
2010s	49	–	49	5	-21%	#11,601
2020s (to 2025)	23	–	23	4	-22%	#10,013

The story of Marine

Marine is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #14,315 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1900, 996 American babies have been named Marine. Its peak came in 1934, when 31 newborns received the name, the signature sound of the 1930s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Marine stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Marine?

The median living Marine is about 38 years old; half are between 25 and 71. An estimated 500 people named Marine are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Marine year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year	Girls	Girls rank	Boys	Boys rank
2025	6	#14,315	–	–
2024	–	–	–	–
2023	–	–	–	–
2022	7	#13,095	–	–
2021	–	–	–	–
2020	10	#10,013	–	–
2019	5	#17,126	–	–
2018	5	#17,270	–	–
2017	–	–	–	–
2016	5	#17,907	–	–
2015	6	#15,718	–	–
2014	9	#11,601	–	–
2013	–	–	–	–
2012	6	#16,186	–	–
2011	5	#18,557	–	–
2010	8	#13,041	–	–
2009	6	#16,522	–	–
2008	–	–	–	–
2007	–	–	–	–
2006	–	–	–	–
2005	5	#18,195	–	–
2004	5	#17,822	–	–
2003	9	#10,986	–	–
2002	13	#8,130	–	–
2001	9	#10,689	–	–
2000	15	#7,031	–	–
1995	8	#10,161	–	–
1990	9	#8,952	–	–
1985	–	–	–	–
1980	12	#5,760	–	–
1975	–	–	–	–
1970	–	–	–	–
1965	–	–	–	–
1960	–	–	–	–
1955	5	#6,396	–	–
1950	8	#4,194	–	–
1945	8	#3,578	–	–
1940	13	#2,375	–	–
1935	14	#2,264	–	–
1930	16	#2,170	–	–
1925	22	#1,878	–	–
1920	17	#2,230	–	–
1915	16	#2,015	–	–
1910	–	–	–	–
1905	–	–	–	–
1900	7	#1,678	–	–
1895	–	–	–	–
1890	–	–	–	–
1885	–	–	–	–
1880	–	–	–	–

Famous people named Marine

The most globally famous bearers of the name, ranked by fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

1 Marine Le Pen French lawyer and politician (born 1968) Contemporary
2 Marine Vacth French actress and model (born 1991) Contemporary

Portraits from Wikipedia (Wikimedia Commons).

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Marine, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Marine?

The median living Marine is about 38 years old. Half of all living Marines are between 25 and 71 years old.

How many people named Marine are alive today?

An estimated 500 people named Marine are alive in the United States, based on 996 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

What does the name Marine mean?

Marine can be used as a given name, usually female.

How popular is the name Marine in 2025?

Marine ranked #14,315 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Marine?

996 babies have been named Marine in the United States since 1900, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Marine most popular?

Marine peaked in 1934, when 31 newborns received the name.

Is Marine a boy or girl name?

Marine is overwhelmingly a girl's name: 99% of babies with the name.

Is the name Marine rising or falling?

Marine is declining, less popular now than a decade ago.

Who are famous people named Marine?

Well-known people named Marine include Marine Le Pen (politician), Marine Vacth (actor).

Names like Marine

Names that sound and feel close to Marine: shared sounds, similar era, similar popularity. Each links to its full history.

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