Mahlon

Mahlon is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 34 boys in the United States.

Mahlon at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Mahlon

Mahlon belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Mahlon first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #491 in 1896, and in 2024 34 babies received the name — 5,608 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Mahlon in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#491 in 1896
Peak year
1919
Babies named Mahlon in 2024
34
Total since 1880
5,608

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Mahlon mean?

The meaning of Mahlon is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Mahlon a boy or girl name?

Mahlon is a boy name. In 2024, 34 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Mahlon?

Mahlon comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Mahlon?

Mahlon first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #491 in 1896, and 34 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].