Maren

Maren is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 529 girls in the United States.

Maren at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Maren

Maren belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Maren first appears in Social Security records in 1916. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #437 in 2020, and in 2024 529 babies received the name — 12,401 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Maren in US records

First recorded (US)
1916
Best US rank
#437 in 2020
Peak year
2021
Babies named Maren in 2024
529
Total since 1880
12,401

Maren in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2002
Best rank
#2928 in 2023
Babies named Maren in 2025
3
Total since 1996
59

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Maren mean?

The meaning of Maren is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Maren a boy or girl name?

Maren is a girl name. In 2024, 529 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Maren?

Maren comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Maren?

Maren first appears in US records in 1916. Its best-ever ranking was #437 in 2020, and 529 babies were given the name in 2024.

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This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].