Marlin Name Popularity and Statistics
Marlin 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 Marlin?
Marlin is spelled M-A-R-L-I-N. The name has 6 letters.
Marlin Popularity in 2025
Rank#7,491
Recorded Births14
Rank#1,778
Recorded Births90
- Girls usage rose 2,065 places to #7,491 and recorded 4 more births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage rose 124 places to #1,778 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.
Marlin 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 | 14 | #7,491 |
| 2025 | Boys | 90 | #1,778 |
| 2024 | Girls | 10 | #9,556 |
| 2024 | Boys | 83 | #1,902 |
| 2023 | Girls | 18 | #6,409 |
| 2023 | Boys | 85 | #1,868 |
| 2022 | Girls | 12 | #8,542 |
| 2022 | Boys | 78 | #1,965 |
| 2021 | Girls | 11 | #8,978 |
| 2021 | Boys | 73 | #2,026 |
| 2020 | Girls | 9 | #10,250 |
| 2020 | Boys | 68 | #2,069 |
| 2019 | Girls | 13 | #8,138 |
| 2019 | Boys | 74 | #1,974 |
| 2018 | Girls | 9 | #10,545 |
| 2018 | Boys | 86 | #1,777 |
| 2017 | Girls | 16 | #7,092 |
| 2017 | Boys | 79 | #1,861 |
| 2016 | Girls | 16 | #7,230 |
| 2016 | Boys | 70 | #2,028 |
| 2015 | Girls | 17 | #6,977 |
| 2015 | Boys | 82 | #1,815 |
| 2014 | Girls | 11 | #9,517 |
| 2014 | Boys | 81 | #1,828 |
When Was Marlin 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.
1935 · Boys
386 recorded births
National rank #276
1939 · Boys
369 recorded births
National rank #287
1932 · Boys
350 recorded births
National rank #293
1937 · Boys
346 recorded births
National rank #290
Where Marlin 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 |
|---|---|---|
| WI | #618 | 7 |
| PA | #662 | 13 |
| OH | #710 | 12 |
| MI | #905 | 7 |
| FL | #1,478 | 7 |