Mahlon Name Popularity and Statistics
Mahlon is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Mahlon?
Mahlon is spelled M-A-H-L-O-N. The name has 6 letters.
Mahlon Popularity in 2025
Rank#2,833
Recorded Births44
- Boys usage rose 383 places to #2,833 and recorded 7 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Mahlon Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2006 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 44 | #2,833 |
| 2024 | Boys | 37 | #3,216 |
| 2023 | Boys | 45 | #2,805 |
| 2022 | Boys | 52 | #2,589 |
| 2021 | Boys | 49 | #2,623 |
| 2020 | Girls | 6 | #13,453 |
| 2020 | Boys | 37 | #3,074 |
| 2019 | Girls | 5 | #15,539 |
| 2019 | Boys | 45 | #2,766 |
| 2018 | Boys | 54 | #2,417 |
| 2017 | Boys | 38 | #3,071 |
| 2016 | Boys | 44 | #2,726 |
| 2015 | Boys | 46 | #2,641 |
| 2014 | Boys | 37 | #3,038 |
| 2013 | Boys | 43 | #2,715 |
| 2012 | Boys | 38 | #3,002 |
| 2011 | Girls | 6 | #14,824 |
| 2011 | Boys | 46 | #2,626 |
| 2010 | Boys | 45 | #2,682 |
| 2009 | Boys | 45 | #2,702 |
| 2008 | Girls | 6 | #15,405 |
| 2008 | Boys | 35 | #3,221 |
| 2007 | Boys | 49 | #2,533 |
| 2006 | Boys | 43 | #2,698 |
When Was Mahlon Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1919 · Boys
95 recorded births
National rank #619
1920 · Boys
93 recorded births
National rank #660
1922 · Boys
91 recorded births
National rank #678
1923 · Boys
90 recorded births
National rank #674
Where Mahlon Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| PA | #792 | 10 |
| OH | #1,267 | 5 |
| NY | #1,760 | 5 |