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Marlon: Meaning, origin and popularity

Pronounced MAHR-luhn · 2 syllables

From English Marlon.

Origin
English
Pronunciation
MAHR-luhn
US babies a year
about 386 (2021–2025)
Peak
around 1970
Style
Vintage

How popular is Marlon?

About 386 US babies a year were named Marlon in 2021–2025. It’s used less than it was: down 34% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1970.

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Babies named Marlon in the US by five-year period, relative to its peak (around 1970).

Around the world

CountryRank
France#367
Norway#185
Australia#600

How old are people named Marlon?

Half of US adults named Marlon are older than 47; most are between 20 and 81. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)

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Questions about Marlon

How do you pronounce Marlon?

Marlon is pronounced MAHR-luhn.

How popular is the name Marlon?

About 386 US babies a year were named Marlon in 2021–2025. It’s used less than it was: down 34% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1970.

How old are people named Marlon?

Half of US adults named Marlon are older than 47. Most are between 20 and 81.