Mar Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
24% Masculine / 76% Feminine
Meaning:
Meaning 'sea' in Arabic and Spanish
Meaning of the Name Mar
Mar is a unisex name of Arabic origin. It means 'bitter' or 'sea' in Arabic. The name is also popular in Spanish-speaking countries, where it means 'sea'. Mar is a simple and elegant name that evokes a sense of nature and tranquility.
Popularity of the Name Mar
The popularity for the name Mar peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 53 births, which ranked number 5,612 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Mar had the most female births in 2022 with 53, which ranked number 3,060 out of 17,660 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2022 with 14, which ranked number 6,106 out of 14,255 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Mar has increased sharply over the last ten years from 8 births to 67 births, an increase of 737.50%. Among females, Mar has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 8 births to 53 births, an increase of 562.50%.
Nationwide Popularity of Mar
- 20 Year Trend of Mar: 318.75%
- 10 Year Trend of Mar: 737.50%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Mar: 562.50%
Popularity of Mar by State
Among females, Mar was most popular in Western states with 13 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 13 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Mar. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 1749 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 1421 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 1817 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Mar
- Total Births of Mar: 83 (23.68%)
- Female Births of Mar: 64 (20.81%)
Given the upward trend of Mar over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 23.68% increase in total births, for a total of 83 births in 2024. For Females, births for Mar have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 64 female births in 2024, an increase of 20.81%.