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Marlon

Recorded 1914–2025 · United States

Marlon was most popular in 1972, when 1,037 American babies were given the name — ranking #475 that year. In 2025 it ranked #2,251, with 195 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 31,292 people named Marlon.

Most popular in1972
Rank that year#475
Births that year1,037
Total since 188031,292

Marlon over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Marlon’s peak in 1972. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org