Total births
267
Girls' name · since 1969
Marelin
Since 1969, U.S. Social Security records show 267 babies named Marelin, peaking in 2008. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 267
- total births
- 1969–2022
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 51%
- born in that decade
Marelin is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 267 have been recorded since 1969.
Marelin has 267 recorded births among girls since 1969, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used girls names, busiest in the 2000s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1969 to 2022.
- 267 total births
- 1969–2022 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 51% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
267 girls have been named Marelin since 1969, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2022.
- 267
- total births
- 1969–2022
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 51%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
51% of everyone ever named Marelin was born in this single decade.
2008
Single peak year
33 babies were named Marelin in 2008 - its busiest year on record.
Marelin's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Marelin's SSA record in two at 2007 and the more recent half accounts for 63% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 37%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1969, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2008 peak of 33, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Marelin at a glance
Last recorded 2022Peak year
2008
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1969
Marelin popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1969–2022
- Peak year (2008)
- 33
- Annual births at peak, across 54 years of records
Marelin by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Marelin's strongest decade.
137 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 51% of all-time use.
Marelin births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
- 1990s 29
1990s
29 births
- 2000s
2000s
137 births
- 2010s
2010s
77 births
- 2020s 19
2020s
19 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 137 births (51% of all-time use).
Marelin by state
Where Marelin concentrates geographically, total births since 1969
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 19 | 7.1% |
| #2 | New York | | 5 | 1.9% |
| #3 | Texas | | 5 | 1.9% |
California share of Marelin's total US births 7.1%
Even split
19 of 267 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Marelin? ▼
Marelin has been given to 267 babies in the U.S. since 1969, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2022. 33 babies were born in 2008, its single highest year.
When was Marelin most popular? ▼
Marelin was most popular in the 2000s decade with 137 total births. The single peak year was 2008.
Where is Marelin most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Marelin are California (19 births), New York (5 births), Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Marelin been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Marelin since 1969 -- 54 years through the most recent 2022 data.
What names are similar to Marelin? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Mary, Margaret, Maria, Martha, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Marelin's data
- Marelin's decade-level peak was the 2000s (137 total births); usage has since declined to 19 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Marelins (19 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Marelin
Nearby Names Like Marelin
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Marelin
Mary Girl
#131 4,141,481 births
Margaret Girl
#119 1,264,774 births
Maria Girl
#74 566,111 births
Martha Girl
#666 551,741 births
Marie Girl
#632 540,077 births
Compare Marelin side by side: Marelin vs Mary Marelin vs Margaret Marelin vs Maria
Related Names
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1969–2022 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Marelin: Baby Name Since 1969 - 267 Births, Peak 2008." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/marelin. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Marelin draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.