How Many People Are Named Maren?

Complete statistics for the name Maren in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Maren
Very Rare
12,406
Estimated People
1 in 26,600
1 in X Americans
2021
Peak Popularity
Female
Predicted Gender
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
5 (0%)
♀ Female
12,401 (100%)
0%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 23

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alabama 45
Arkansas 33
Arizona 160
California 1,000
Colorado 240
Connecticut 53
DC 17
Florida 214
Georgia 160
Iowa 209
Idaho 67
Illinois 402
Indiana 295
Kansas 125
Kentucky 61
Louisiana 57
Massachusetts 228
Maryland 92
Maine 30
Michigan 285
Minnesota 879
Missouri 206
Mississippi 36
North Carolina 196
North Dakota 28
Nebraska 110
New Hampshire 19
New Jersey 112
New York 335
Ohio 524
Oklahoma 42
Oregon 130
Pennsylvania 329
South Carolina 62
South Dakota 38
Tennessee 118
Texas 559
Utah 648
Virginia 235
Vermont 5
Washington 332
Wisconsin 299
West Virginia 6
Wyoming 5
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 0.0%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Maren

How Many People Have the Name Maren in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 12,406 people in the United States currently share the name Maren. That works out to roughly 1 in every 26,600 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Maren a Common or Rare Name?

Maren is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Maren Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Maren are covered in full on the Maren name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Maren Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Maren in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female. Maren is used almost exclusively as a female name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Maren Most Popular?

The name Maren reached peak popularity in 2021, with 707 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Maren Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Maren across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Maren?

Approximately 12,406 people in the United States share the name Maren, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Maren a rare name?

Maren is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 26,600 Americans has this name.

What does the name Maren mean?

The meaning and origin of Maren is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Maren more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Maren are male and 100% are female. The predicted gender is Female.

When was Maren most popular?

The name Maren reached its peak in 2021, with 707 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People12,406
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 26,600
GenderFemale
Avg Age23
Peak Year2021
Male %0%
Female %100%

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