How Many People Are Named Marlon?

31,095

people in the United States are named Marlon

1 in 10,773 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#1453

💎 Rare

Population Percentage

0.0093%

Of US population

Peak Year

1972

1,037 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English
Pronunciation: MAHR-lən
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

Meaning unknown. This name was popularized by the American actor Marlon Brando (1924-2004), who was named after his father.

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
1.1%
Male
98.9%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 38.4 years old

Young (<30) 11,529
37.1%
Adult (30–60) 15,225
49%
Senior (>60) 4,341
14%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1914 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

California 4,168
New York 2,459
Texas 2,366
Florida 2,023
Illinois 1,901
Louisiana 1,423
Georgia 1,099
Michigan 1,071
Ohio 1,041
Alabama 962

💡 Fun Facts About "Marlon"

  • 200 babies were named Marlon in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1972
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1914
  • Most popular in California

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