Marelin, of Latin origin, is a unique and captivating feminine given name. It is derived from the Latin word 'mare,' which means 'sea.' This moniker evokes images of tranquility, vastness, and the mysteries of the deep blue sea. Marelin was popularized by French author Jules Verne in his novel 'The Mysterious Island,' where it is the name of one of the main characters, a young woman of remarkable courage and intelligence.
The name Marelin experienced significant fluctuations in popularity over the past six decades. After two births each in 1969 and 1991, the name started to gain traction with seven births in 1992. However, it dipped again with only six births in 1994 before rising steadily until reaching a peak of 33 births in 2008. After this peak, popularity decreased significantly, with no more than 20 births per year since then. The most recent years show a further decline, with five or fewer births each year from 2017 onwards. In total, 267 babies were named Marelin between 1969 and 2022.