Marshall
Boy name · French · German · Old French
Meaninghorse keeper · Old French
- US rank
- #340
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #131 in 1886
977 babies were named Marshall in the US in 2025. It has climbed 26 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1880–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 1,748 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Marshall, 977 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Marshall would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMarshall has been in use since at least 1880, the first year US birth records were kept. That's 145 years of Marshalls, and counting.
- Best yearIts best year was 1886, when it reached #131.
- TrendMarshall has climbed 26 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #340. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedMarshall is most popular in Wyoming, where it ranks #89, followed by Maine (#139) and South Carolina (#167). It makes the top 1,000 in almost every state.
- MeaningIn Old French, Marshall means “horse keeper”. Our records link it to French, German and Old French roots.
- OriginMarshall is the #3 most popular Old French boy name in the US. That's out of 21 Old French boy and unisex names in our list.
About the name Marshall
Marshall is a boy name of French, German and Old French origin meaning “horse keeper”. It has 8 letters and 2 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-all”. US birth records list Marshall for boys from 1880 to 2025, in 146 of those 146 years. Its best year was 1886, when it ranked #131 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #340, with 977 babies.
Origin:French namesGerman namesOld French names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 732 | 1,367 boys |
| 1890s | 800 | 1,250 boys |
| 1900s | 829 | 1,207 boys |
| 1910s | 821 | 1,218 boys |
| 1920s | 730 | 1,370 boys |
| 1930s | 678 | 1,474 boys |
| 1940s | 691 | 1,447 boys |
| 1950s | 531 | 1,884 boys |
| 1960s | 403 | 2,480 boys |
| 1970s | 410 | 2,439 boys |
| 1980s | 432 | 2,314 boys |
| 1990s | 424 | 2,358 boys |
| 2000s | 371 | 2,698 boys |
| 2010s | 505 | 1,979 boys |
| 2020s | 500 | 1,999 boys |
Other spellings of Marshall
More French boy names
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Daniel · God is my judge
- Unisex name: Gabriel · God is my strength
- Unisex name: Wyatt · brave in war
- Boy name: Charles · free man
- Unisex name: Beau · handsome
- Boy name: Robert · bright fame
Questions about the name Marshall
What does the name Marshall mean?
Marshall means “horse keeper” in Old French.
What is the origin of the name Marshall?
Marshall has French, German, Old French roots in our records. Other French names include Sebastian, Leo, Daniel.
Is Marshall a boy or girl name?
Marshall is a boy name.
How popular is the name Marshall?
Marshall ranked #340 for US boys in 2025, given to 977 babies. Its best year was 1886 (#131).