The nameMarine
Marine is a French name of the sea, popular in the 1990s.
- Girl's name
- French
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Meaning
Marine comes from the Latin marinus, "of the sea".
Origin
French, from Latin.
History
In England and Wales Marine reached 1928th place in 2002. In the United States its best rank is 1305th, in 1934.
Marine in other languages
Marine is the French form of Marina, used in English, Italian, Spanish, Russian and Polish. In all these languages it evokes the sea.
Did you know?
- Marine was the most popular girls' name in France in 1991.
Popularity of the name Marine
Marine in the United States
Marine was most popular in the United States in the 1920s, with 201 births over the decade, 20% of all recorded babies named Marine. Its rise began around 1900, and it peaked in 1934. Half of all babies named Marine in the United States were born before 1939, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.
Marine in France
Marine was most popular in France in the 1990s, with 64,130 births over the decade, 54% of all recorded babies named Marine. Its rise began around 1983, and it peaked in 1991. Half of all babies named Marine in France were born before 1994. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 36 births a year on average, against 85 in the five years before.
Marine in Belgium
Variants and related names
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Marine mean?
Marine comes from the Latin marinus, "of the sea".
What is the origin of the name Marine?
French, from Latin.
Is Marine a girl's or a boy's name?
Marine is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Marine?
Variants and related names of Marine include Marina.