Masculine dossier · first seen 1914

Marlon

Stable Cross-generational persistence

Peak era

1972

Peak births

1,028

Current vitality

Fragile

Peak generation

Gen X

1914Peak 19722025

Quick answers about Marlon

How many people are named Marlon?

An estimated 28,430 living Americans are named Marlon.

How rare is Marlon?

Marlon is uncommon among babies today, with 195 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 81% from its 1972 peak.

How old is the typical Marlon?

The median age of a living American named Marlon is approximately 38 years, with most bearers falling between 22 and 52 years old.

Is Marlon still popular?

Yes. Marlon is holding steady, with 195 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.

Peak year

1972

Decline from peak

81%

2025

195

All-time

30,956

Diaspora map

Marlon broke out in Alabama, Illinois, Louisiana, and Tennessee (1970) and became over-represented in 17 states over 21 years.

Broke out: Alabama, Illinois, Louisiana, and Tennessee, 1970 · over-represented in 17 states over 21 years

Marlon is a cross-generational constant. Across 111 years of SSA records, it has never had a true boom or bust cycle — just quiet, persistent presence.

Marlon peaked in 1972, when 1,028 boys were given the name.

In 2025, only 195 boys were given the name.

Down 81% from its peak.

In all, the Social Security Administration has recorded about 30,956 Americans named Marlon since 1914.

Rarity scoreVery uncommon

Peak generationGen X

StabilityEra-bound, still legible

TrajectoryCross-generational persistence

Living profile

28,430

Estimated living Americans with this name.

Median age38

Core range22–52

Playground Density Index 0.3%

Wave type

Steady Decline

A name with a broad middle and a downward recent trajectory.