Marlon

Marlon 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 200 boys in the United States.

Marlon at a glance

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

About the name Marlon

Marlon 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, Marlon first appears in Social Security records in 1914. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #217 in 1972, and in 2024 200 babies received the name — 30,759 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Marlon in US records

First recorded (US)
1914
Best US rank
#217 in 1972
Peak year
1972
Babies named Marlon in 2024
200
Total since 1880
30,759

Marlon in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#455 in 1997
Babies named Marlon in 2025
29
Total since 1996
635

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Marlon mean?

The meaning of Marlon 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 Marlon a boy or girl name?

Marlon is a boy name. In 2024, 200 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Marlon?

Marlon comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Marlon?

Marlon first appears in US records in 1914. Its best-ever ranking was #217 in 1972, and 200 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].