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.

Related & Similar Names

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
7.3%
Male
92.8%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 66.0 years old

Young (<30) 3,422
15.1%
Adult (30–60) 5,067
22.3%
Senior (>60) 14,236
62.6%

📈 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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