Mahlon
Pronunciation: [ m-AYL-awn ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Mahlon first appeared in US Social Security records in 2008.
Over 23 babies have been named Mahlon in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Mahlon is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #32,924 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #32,924
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Mahlon
Mahlon is a girl name .
Is Mahlon a boy or girl name? Mahlon is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #32,924 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #3,441. Mahlon is more commonly used as a boy name.
Mahlon is currently ranked #32,924 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Mahlon include Mah, Mahl, Mahly, Mahlie, May, Maie, and Mahkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Mahlon include Mahlani . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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