Marion Name Popularity and Statistics
Marion is used for both girls and 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 Marion?
Marion is spelled M-A-R-I-O-N. The name has 6 letters.
Marion Popularity in 2025
Rank#2,036
Recorded Births93
Rank#2,480
Recorded Births54
- Girls usage fell 166 places to #2,036 and recorded 14 fewer births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 192 places to #2,480 and recorded 8 fewer 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.
Marion Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 93 | #2,036 |
| 2025 | Boys | 54 | #2,480 |
| 2024 | Girls | 107 | #1,870 |
| 2024 | Boys | 62 | #2,288 |
| 2023 | Girls | 125 | #1,656 |
| 2023 | Boys | 59 | #2,346 |
| 2022 | Girls | 121 | #1,720 |
| 2022 | Boys | 61 | #2,325 |
| 2021 | Girls | 127 | #1,641 |
| 2021 | Boys | 40 | #3,021 |
| 2020 | Girls | 106 | #1,841 |
| 2020 | Boys | 57 | #2,347 |
| 2019 | Girls | 139 | #1,548 |
| 2019 | Boys | 70 | #2,062 |
| 2018 | Girls | 134 | #1,595 |
| 2018 | Boys | 76 | #1,937 |
| 2017 | Girls | 142 | #1,545 |
| 2017 | Boys | 77 | #1,883 |
| 2016 | Girls | 159 | #1,446 |
| 2016 | Boys | 77 | #1,903 |
| 2015 | Girls | 150 | #1,509 |
| 2015 | Boys | 77 | #1,895 |
| 2014 | Girls | 142 | #1,534 |
| 2014 | Boys | 82 | #1,812 |
When Was Marion 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.
1924 · Girls
6,047 recorded births
National rank #46
1921 · Girls
5,814 recorded births
National rank #43
1920 · Girls
5,745 recorded births
National rank #43
1923 · Girls
5,711 recorded births
National rank #44
Where Marion 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 Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| SC | #560 | 8 |
| VA | #573 | 13 |
| MN | #835 | 5 |
| WA | #1,046 | 5 |
| TX | #2,636 | 7 |
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| OH | #1,267 | 5 |
| GA | #1,350 | 5 |
| FL | #1,831 | 5 |