Marlon
Pronunciation: [ m-AHRL-uhn ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Marlon first appeared in US Social Security records in 1954.
Over 310 babies have been named Marlon in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Marlon is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #37,511 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #37,511
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Marlon
Marlon is a girl name .
Is Marlon a boy or girl name? Marlon is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #37,511 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #1,088. Marlon is more commonly used as a boy name.
Marlon is currently ranked #37,511 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Marlon include Mar, Marl, Marly, Marlie, May, Maie, and Markins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Marlon include Marley, Marlee, Marlowe, Marleigh, Marlow . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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