Marden
Pronunciation: [ m-AHRD-uhn ]
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Marden first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 16 babies have been named Marden in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Marden is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #37,984 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #37,984
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Marden
Marden is a boy name .
Marden is currently ranked #37,984 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Marden include Mar, Mard, Mardy, Mardie, May, Maie, and Markins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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