Marlon
girl nameMarlon entered the US charts in 1923, peaked at #3233 in 1973, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1923–2025
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rank today
#3233
peak (1973)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #3350 |
| 1930s | #4384 |
| 1940s | #3676 |
| 1950s | #4578 |
| 1960s | #5416 |
| 1970s | #4980 |
| 1980s | #8341 |
| 1990s | #11987 |
| 2000s | #13154 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Marlon are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Marlon alive today was born around 1973, making them about 52 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Marlon in 2025?
- Marlon is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Marlon most popular?
- Marlon peaked in 1973, reaching #3233 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Marlon with classmates?
- Marlon will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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