Marsden
Pronunciation: [ m-AHRSD-uhn ]
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Marsden first appeared in US Social Security records in 1956.
Over 141 babies have been named Marsden in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Marsden is past its peak , currently ranked #38,173 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #38,173
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Marsden
Marsden is a boy name .
Marsden is currently ranked #38,173 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Marsden include Mar, Mars, Marsy, Marsie, Den, Deny, Denie, May, Maie, and Markins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Marsden include Marshall, Mars, Marshal, Marshawn . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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