Mahlon
boy name#2833 in 2025Mahlon entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #481 in 1896, ranks #2833 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
#2833
rank today
#481
peak (1896)
44
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #655 |
| 1890s | #736 |
| 1900s | #825 |
| 1910s | #729 |
| 1920s | #713 |
| 1930s | #767 |
| 1940s | #890 |
| 1950s | #1150 |
| 1960s | #1456 |
| 1970s | #1764 |
| 1980s | #2024 |
| 1990s | #2162 |
| 2000s | #2602 |
| 2010s | #2768 |
| 2020s | #2857 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Mahlon has been most popular in PA, IN, OH.
Living bearers
About 3,000 people named Mahlon are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Mahlon alive today was born around 1949, making them about 76 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Mahlon in 2025?
- Mahlon ranks #2833 among US boy names in 2025, with 44 babies given the name.
- When was the name Mahlon most popular?
- Mahlon peaked in 1896, reaching #481 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Mahlon with classmates?
- Mahlon will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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