Star of the sea; bitter
Mairin is an Irish Gaelic diminutive of Mary. It carries the dual traditional meanings associated with the name, including 'star of the sea' (stella maris) and 'bitter', though it is often chosen for its soft, lyrical sound.
Less common today
Mairin isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,759 in 2007.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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British-Irish journalist and maritime historian
