Marsden
Meaningboundary valley · English
- US rank
- #7,679
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,781 in 1930
10 babies were named Marsden in the US in 2025. It has dropped 177 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1914–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Marsden you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 169,492 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Marsden, 10 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Marsden would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMarsden first shows up in US birth records in 1914, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 111 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1930, when it reached #2,781.
- TrendMarsden has slipped 177 places over the last five years and now sits at #7,679. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn English, Marsden means “boundary valley”.
About the name Marsden
Marsden is a boy name of English origin meaning “boundary valley”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-den”. US birth records list Marsden for boys from 1914 to 2025, in 40 of those 112 years. Its best year was 1930, when it ranked #2,781 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #7,679, with 10 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 6.4 | 156,250 boys |
| 1920s | 4.2 | 238,663 boys |
| 1930s | 3.1 | 321,543 boys |
| 1940s | 2.2 | 452,489 boys |
| 1950s | 0.5 | 2,127,660 boys |
| 1970s | 0.3 | 3,125,000 boys |
| 1990s | 0.3 | 3,125,000 boys |
| 2000s | 0.2 | 4,166,667 boys |
| 2010s | 3.7 | 270,270 boys |
| 2020s | 5.3 | 188,088 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 Marsden
What does the name Marsden mean?
Marsden means “boundary valley” in English.
What is the origin of the name Marsden?
Marsden has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Marsden a boy or girl name?
Marsden is a boy name.
How popular is the name Marsden?
Marsden ranked #7,679 for US boys in 2025, given to 10 babies. Its best year was 1930 (#2,781).