How Many People Are Named Marlin?
22,725
people in the United States are named Marlin
1 in 14,741 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#1716
💎 Rare
Population Percentage
0.0068%
Of US population
Peak Year
1935
400 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English
Pronunciation:
MAHR-lin
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
Possibly a variant of MERLIN.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 66.0 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1884 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Pennsylvania
3,713
Texas
1,219
Ohio
1,200
California
970
Minnesota
854
Indiana
808
Iowa
786
Illinois
667
Alabama
557
Michigan
555
💡 Fun Facts About "Marlin"
- 91 babies were named Marlin in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1935
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1884
- Most popular in Pennsylvania
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