Marlon
Boy nameMarlon has been given to 31,292 babies in the U.S. since 1914. It peaked in 1972.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
31,292
Peak year
1972 (1,037 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1914
10-year trend
▼ -30%
Gender split
1% girls / 99% boys
Rank through the decades
Marlon's rank among U.S. boy names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Boys rank |
|---|---|
| 1950 | #968 |
| 1975 | #297 |
| 2000 | #507 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Marlon — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Famous people named Marlon
Marlon Brando
American actor (1924–2004)
Jamie Foxx
American actor, comedian, and singer (born 1967)
Marlon Wayans
American actor, screenwriter, and film producer
Marlon Jackson
American singer and member of The Jackson 5
Notability data from Wikidata (CC0).
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Marlon.
FAQ
How popular is the name Marlon?
Marlon has been given to 31,292 babies in the U.S. since 1914. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Marlon peak?
Marlon peaked in 1972, when 1,037 babies were given the name.
Is Marlon a girl or boy name?
Marlon is primarily a boy name (99% of babies named Marlon are boys).
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