Marlin
boy name#1778 in 2025Marlin entered the US charts in 1884, peaked at #276 in 1935, ranks #1778 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1884–2025
#1778
rank today
#276
peak (1935)
90
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #848 |
| 1890s | #826 |
| 1900s | #723 |
| 1910s | #502 |
| 1920s | #393 |
| 1930s | #295 |
| 1940s | #362 |
| 1950s | #431 |
| 1960s | #541 |
| 1970s | #617 |
| 1980s | #865 |
| 1990s | #1089 |
| 2000s | #1582 |
| 2010s | #1873 |
| 2020s | #1935 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Marlin has been most popular in PA, OH, FL.
Living bearers
About 12,000 people named Marlin are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Marlin alive today was born around 1953, making them about 72 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Marlin in 2025?
- Marlin ranks #1778 among US boy names in 2025, with 90 babies given the name.
- When was the name Marlin most popular?
- Marlin peaked in 1935, reaching #276 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Marlin with classmates?
- Marlin will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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