Marshall

Marshall 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 830 boys in the United States.

Marshall at a glance

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

About the name Marshall

Marshall 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, Marshall first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #132 in 1886, and in 2024 830 babies received the name — 96,459 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Marshall in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#132 in 1886
Peak year
1947
Babies named Marshall in 2024
830
Total since 1880
96,459

Marshall in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#165 in 2003
Babies named Marshall in 2025
77
Total since 1996
3,410

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Marshall mean?

The meaning of Marshall 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 Marshall a boy or girl name?

Marshall is a boy name. In 2024, 830 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Marshall?

Marshall comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Marshall?

Marshall first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #132 in 1886, and 830 babies were given the name in 2024.

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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].