boy's name
Marinus
muh-REE-nus (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 266
Marinus is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 1950 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1920, when 17 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1911.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Marinus Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1950s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 97 |
| 1920s | 101 |
| 1930s | 28 |
| 1940s | 35 |
| 1950s | 5 |
How Popular Is Marinus?
In 1950, Marinus was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Marinus
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Marinus Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Marinus over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Marinus
- English muh-REE-nus
Sibling Names for Marinus
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Marinus — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Marinus
How popular is the name Marinus?
In 1950, Marinus was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Marinus a girl's or a boy's name?
Marinus is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Marinus?
Marinus has 3 syllables.
When was Marinus most popular?
Marinus peaked in 1920, when 17 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.