Marston
Meaningmarsh town · English
- US rank
- #9,714
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,910 in 1943
7 babies were named Marston in the US in 2025. It has dropped 4,673 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1916–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Marston you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 243,902 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Marston, 7 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Marston would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMarston first shows up in US birth records in 1916, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 109 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1943, when it ranked #1,910. Today it's #9,714, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendMarston has slipped 4,673 places over the last five years and now sits at #9,714. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn English, Marston means “marsh town”.
About the name Marston
Marston is a boy name of English origin meaning “marsh town”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-ton”. US birth records list Marston for boys from 1916 to 2025, in 51 of those 110 years. Its best year was 1943, when it ranked #1,910 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #9,714, with 7 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 9.9 | 100,756 boys |
| 1920s | 4.4 | 228,311 boys |
| 1930s | 3.9 | 254,453 boys |
| 1940s | 4.4 | 225,225 boys |
| 1950s | 1.3 | 757,576 boys |
| 1960s | 0.7 | 1,428,571 boys |
| 1970s | 0.7 | 1,538,462 boys |
| 1990s | 0.7 | 1,492,537 boys |
| 2000s | 0.5 | 2,040,816 boys |
| 2010s | 4.3 | 234,192 boys |
| 2020s | 5.9 | 169,492 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 Marston
What does the name Marston mean?
Marston means “marsh town” in English.
What is the origin of the name Marston?
Marston has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Marston a boy or girl name?
Marston is a boy name.
How popular is the name Marston?
Marston ranked #9,714 for US boys in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 1943 (#1,910).