Marlan
- US rank
- #12,008
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,276 in 1941
5 babies were named Marlan in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,403 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1915–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Marlan you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 344,828 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Marlan, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Marlan would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMarlan first shows up in US birth records in 1915, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 110 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1941, when it ranked #1,276. Today it's #12,008, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendMarlan has slipped 1,403 places over the last five years and now sits at #12,008. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Marlan
Marlan is a boy name of English origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-lan”. US birth records list Marlan for boys from 1915 to 2025, in 96 of those 111 years. Its best year was 1941, when it ranked #1,276 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #12,008, with 5 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 3.9 | 256,410 boys |
| 1920s | 11 | 92,507 boys |
| 1930s | 16 | 61,237 boys |
| 1940s | 11 | 91,408 boys |
| 1950s | 8.5 | 117,096 boys |
| 1960s | 8.0 | 124,688 boys |
| 1970s | 11 | 92,166 boys |
| 1980s | 3.3 | 307,692 boys |
| 1990s | 4.3 | 229,885 boys |
| 2000s | 2.9 | 347,222 boys |
| 2010s | 1.5 | 671,141 boys |
| 2020s | 2.0 | 491,803 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Marlan
What is the origin of the name Marlan?
Marlan has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Marlan a boy or girl name?
Marlan is a boy name.
How popular is the name Marlan?
Marlan ranked #12,008 for US boys in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 1941 (#1,276).