Bitter; beloved; star of the sea
Mairen is a rare variant of the Irish name Máire, which is the Gaelic form of Mary. While the exact etymology of Mary is debated, it is traditionally associated with meanings like 'bitter', 'beloved', or 'star of the sea'. In an Irish context, Mairen offers a softer, more phonetic alternative to the traditional Máire.
Less common today
Mairen isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #10,757 in 2005.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
