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Marlin

Boy #6570 in 2023

Marlin is a boy name that appears in U.S. Social Security records.

Popularity of Marlin

Popularity, 1884–2023

102 births in 2023

1884 2023

20,997 U.S. births recorded from 1884–2023. Used for both boys and girls — see notes below.

Peak year

1935

400 babies

First recorded

1884

139 years of history

Recent trend

Steady

Last 5 yrs vs. prior 5

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About this page

Popularity counts come from the U.S. Social Security Administration's national dataset. Meanings and origins are curated from etymological sources. If you spot an error, please let us know.