Marlin

Pronunciation: [ m-AHRL-uhn ]

Girl Name #11,551 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Marlin is a girl name, recorded for 10 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced m-AHRL-uhn.

Parents who love the name Marlin often also consider Mary, Margaret, Martha .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #11,551
Total SSA Count: 10

Alternative Spellings

Marley #287 Marlee #509 Marlowe #624 Marleigh #913 Marlow #1318 Marlene #1555 Marlie #1581 Marlo #1706

Nicknames

Mar May Marie Marlie

Also a Boy Name

Marlin is also used as a boy name, ranked #1945.

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Similar Names

Mary Margaret Martha Maude Mabel Mattie Maggie Marie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Marlin

Is Marlin a boy or girl name?

Marlin is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #11551. As a boy name, it is ranked #1945. Marlin is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Marlin?

Marlin is pronounced m-AHRL-uhn.

How popular is the name Marlin?

Marlin is currently ranked #11551 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Marlin?

Common nicknames for Marlin include Mar, May, Marie, and Marlie.

Is Marlin a common or rare name?

Marlin is an uncommon name, ranked #11551 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Marlin

Marlin is a girl name .

Is Marlin a boy or girl name? Marlin is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #11,551 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #1,945. Marlin is more commonly used as a boy name.

Marlin is currently ranked #11,551 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Marlin include Mar, May, Marie, and Marlie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Marlin include Marley, Marlee, Marlowe, Marleigh, Marlow . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.