The baby name Merin is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced MER-in (ˈmɛrɪn),meh-REEN (mə-ˈriːn).
Merin is Spanish in Origin.
The baby name Merin is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced MER-in (ˈmɛrɪn),meh-REEN (mə-ˈriːn).
Merin is Spanish in Origin.
Merin is a modern given name used for all genders, most commonly as a feminine name. In many languages it functions as a spelling variant of Marin/Marina, ultimately from Latin Marinus, “of the sea; seafaring.” Through this route it aligns with forms such as Marin (Romance and Slavic), Maren (Scandinavian/German), Marina/Marino, and Maryn.
In South Asia, especially among Malayalam-speaking Christian communities in Kerala since the late 20th century, Merin is popular as a streamlined alternative to Marina or Mary, sometimes interpreted as a blend of the two; meanings therefore range from “of the sea” to associations with Mary/Miryam. Documented variants and near-cognates include Merina, Merine, Merrin, Merryn, and Meren. Usage in the West remains rare but recognizable alongside surnominal Merrin/Merryn (Cornish) and the pan-European Marin. Overall, Merin carries a crisp, maritime feel with cross-cultural familiarity.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Girls | 2012 | #1 | — | 970 |
| HN | Girls | 0 | #38 | 1 | 884 |
| AZ | 0 | #43 | 1 | 706 | |
| AL | 0 | #76 | 1 | 2,372 | |
| BG | 0 | #81 | 2 | 1,799 | |
| QA | 0 | #106 | 1 | 7,011 | |
| OM | 0 | #119 | 3 | 6,215 | |
| KW | 0 | #121 | 1 | 5,216 | |
| BN | Boys | 0 | #139 | 1 | 6,332 |
| EE | Girls | 0 | #142 | 1 | 1,888 |
| RS | Boys | 0 | #154 | 1 | 2,277 |
| PR | Girls | 0 | #167 | 1 | 3,171 |
| AE | 0 | #185 | 3 | 10,220 | |
| BG | Boys | 0 | #217 | 4 | 3,850 |
| LU | Boys | 0 | #218 | 3 | 4,970 |
| HU | Girls | 0 | #225 | 1 | 3,308 |
| BG | Girls | 0 | #228 | 4 | 3,559 |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #237 | 1 | 7,146 |
| EC | Girls | 0 | #258 | 1 | 3,650 |
| TW | Girls | 0 | #289 | 1 | 8,139 |
| KZ | Boys | 0 | #296 | 1 | 6,578 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #296 | 21 | 15,378 |
| SA | 0 | #310 | 3 | 10,560 | |
| JO | Girls | 0 | #339 | 1 | 7,570 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #347 | 50 | 15,987 |
| MY | 0 | #354 | 1 | 12,352 | |
| BD | Girls | 0 | #374 | 13 | 8,413 |
| YE | 0 | #396 | 3 | 8,639 | |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #428 | 2 | 13,098 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #475 | 41 | 19,177 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #496 | 58 | 20,968 |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #517 | 2 | 9,861 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #520 | 4 | 11,913 |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #524 | 2 | 11,303 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #525 | 2 | 12,621 |
| BH | 0 | #539 | 15 | 17,937 | |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #544 | 4 | 10,981 |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #601 | 5 | 10,045 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #616 | 16 | 13,121 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #625 | 8 | 18,916 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #642 | 4 | 11,648 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #648 | 3 | 16,104 |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #690 | 8 | 13,071 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #737 | 7 | 18,093 |
| SY | 0 | #767 | 1 | 11,684 | |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #784 | 2 | 12,213 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #804 | 3 | 18,755 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #848 | 88 | 25,931 |
| TN | 0 | #863 | 3 | 13,765 | |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #913 | 6 | 17,948 |
| United States | Girls | 2018 | #921 | 5 | 9,057 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #925 | 2 | 14,506 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #983 | 12 | 24,821 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,001 | 1 | 16,906 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,007 | 3 | 14,742 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 2 | 14,861 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,032 | 2 | 16,355 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,034 | 6 | 16,750 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,080 | 13 | 22,615 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,150 | 3 | 16,140 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,166 | 11 | 20,130 | |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,174 | 9 | 25,439 |
| TR | 0 | #1,179 | 33 | 19,440 | |
| MA | 0 | #1,198 | 2 | 20,986 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,233 | 4 | 25,928 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,435 | 12 | 9,415 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,683 | 9 | 28,008 |
Merin is popular in 47 countries — most recent births per country:
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