Marshall Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Marshall is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Marshall?
Marshall is spelled M-A-R-S-H-A-L-L. The name has 8 letters.
Marshall at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Marshall means “keeper of the horses” or “horse servant.”
- Origin
- The name Marshall is derived from Old French and was originally used as an occupational title.
- Pronunciation
- MAR-shuhl · 2 syllables
Marshall Popularity in 2025
Rank#340
Recorded Births977
- Boys usage rose 51 places to #340 and recorded 143 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.
What Does the Name Marshall Mean?
Marshall means “keeper of the horses” or “horse servant.”
Origin: The name Marshall is derived from Old French and was originally used as an occupational title.
How Do You Pronounce Marshall?
PronunciationMAR-shuhl
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Marshall?
- History
- Marshall has been used as both a surname and a given name in English-speaking contexts since the Middle Ages.
Marshall Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2010 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 977 | #340 |
| 2024 | Girls | 5 | #15,293 |
| 2024 | Boys | 834 | #391 |
| 2023 | Boys | 821 | #388 |
| 2022 | Girls | 10 | #9,680 |
| 2022 | Boys | 840 | #384 |
| 2021 | Girls | 5 | #15,251 |
| 2021 | Boys | 860 | #378 |
| 2020 | Girls | 5 | #15,088 |
| 2020 | Boys | 851 | #366 |
| 2019 | Boys | 873 | #366 |
| 2018 | Boys | 944 | #349 |
| 2017 | Girls | 6 | #14,124 |
| 2017 | Boys | 938 | #357 |
| 2016 | Girls | 5 | #16,215 |
| 2016 | Boys | 1,011 | #344 |
| 2015 | Boys | 1,102 | #319 |
| 2014 | Girls | 5 | #16,513 |
| 2014 | Boys | 1,087 | #319 |
| 2013 | Girls | 6 | #14,582 |
| 2013 | Boys | 995 | #328 |
| 2012 | Boys | 888 | #347 |
| 2011 | Boys | 894 | #338 |
| 2010 | Boys | 770 | #374 |
When Was Marshall 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.
1947 · Boys
1,269 recorded births
National rank #174
1948 · Boys
1,158 recorded births
National rank #181
1956 · Boys
1,114 recorded births
National rank #219
1949 · Boys
1,111 recorded births
National rank #187
Where Marshall 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 |
|---|---|---|
| WY | #89 | 5 |
| ME | #139 | 9 |
| SC | #167 | 34 |
| WV | #200 | 9 |
| MT | #201 | 6 |
| NE | #210 | 12 |
| IN | #223 | 37 |
| IA | #232 | 17 |