Boy
Marlon
little falcon, young hawk
About Marlon
Marlon projects cool confidence and timeless style. This name became iconic through its association with Hollywood legend Marlon Brando, lending it an inherent charisma and strength. The name has a smooth, sophisticated sound that feels both vintage and contemporary simultaneously. Marlon suggests someone with presence and personality—neither too bold nor too reserved, but confidently occupying middle ground. It's a two-syllable name that's easy to pronounce and remember while maintaining distinctive character. The name works across various cultural contexts and pairs well with diverse surname types. Marlon has a slight edginess that prevents it from feeling too traditional or conventional, yet it's established enough not to seem invented or trendy. For parents seeking a name with built-in cool factor and solid credentials, Marlon delivers. It suggests artistic sensibility without limiting a child to any particular path or personality type, offering flexibility while maintaining strong character.
Popularity of the Name Marlon
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | #967 | ||||
| 1951 | #850 | ||||
| 1952 | #710 | ||||
| 1953 | #776 | ||||
| 1954 | #509 | ||||
| 1955 | #343 | ||||
| 1956 | #396 | ||||
| 1957 | #449 | ||||
| 1958 | #424 | ||||
| 1959 | #477 | ||||
| 1960 | #462 | ||||
| 1961 | #466 | ||||
| 1962 | #468 | ||||
| 1963 | #428 | ||||
| 1964 | #482 | ||||
| 1965 | #480 | ||||
| 1966 | #478 | ||||
| 1967 | #430 | ||||
| 1968 | #494 | ||||
| 1969 | #512 | ||||
| 1970 | #378 | ||||
| 1971 | #277 | ||||
| 1972 | #217 | ||||
| 1973 | #233 | ||||
| 1974 | #256 | ||||
| 1975 | #297 | ||||
| 1976 | #263 | ||||
| 1977 | #297 | ||||
| 1978 | #330 | ||||
| 1979 | #319 | ||||
| 1980 | #344 | ||||
| 1981 | #391 | ||||
| 1982 | #378 | ||||
| 1983 | #407 | ||||
| 1984 | #370 | ||||
| 1985 | #361 | ||||
| 1986 | #432 | ||||
| 1987 | #433 | ||||
| 1988 | #408 | ||||
| 1989 | #463 | ||||
| 1990 | #456 | ||||
| 1991 | #449 | #479 | |||
| 1992 | #475 | #627 | |||
| 1993 | #482 | #358 | #636 | ||
| 1994 | #479 | #497 | |||
| 1995 | #488 | #824 | |||
| 1996 | #469 | #642 | |||
| 1997 | #462 | #497 | #713 | ||
| 1998 | #493 | #706 | #724 | ||
| 1999 | #497 | #973 | |||
| 2000 | #507 | #785 | #766 | ||
| 2001 | #503 | #822 | #862 | ||
| 2002 | #512 | #900 | |||
| 2003 | #519 | #949 | #478 | #889 | |
| 2004 | #522 | #921 | |||
| 2005 | #514 | ||||
| 2006 | #509 | ||||
| 2007 | #551 | ||||
| 2008 | #569 | ||||
| 2009 | #651 | ||||
| 2010 | #607 | ||||
| 2011 | #638 | ||||
| 2012 | #699 | ||||
| 2013 | #719 | ||||
| 2014 | #745 | ||||
| 2015 | #819 | ||||
| 2016 | #813 | #359 | |||
| 2017 | #793 | ||||
| 2018 | #848 | #339 | |||
| 2019 | #856 | ||||
| 2020 | #984 | #355 | |||
| 2022 | #992 | ||||
| 2023 | #943 | ||||
| 2024 | #304 | ||||
| 2025 | #413 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Marlon
Names Similar to Marlon
Nicknames for Marlon
- Mar
- Marl
- Lon
- Marly
- Marley
Famous People Named Marlon
| Marlon Brando | Legendary American actor |
| Marlon Wayans | American comedian and actor |
| Marlon James | Jamaican novelist and winner of the Man Booker Prize |
| Marlon Byrd | American former professional baseball player |
| Marlon Humphrey | American football player for the Baltimore Ravens |
| Marlon Harewood | English former professional footballer |
| Marlon Mack | American football player for the Indianapolis Colts |
| Marlon Hairston | American soccer player |
| Marlon Stockinger | Filipino-Swiss racing driver |
| Marlon Moraes | Brazilian mixed martial artist |
| Marlon Tapales | Filipino professional boxer |
| Marlon Jackson | Member of the Jackson 5 music group |
| Marlon King | English former professional footballer |
| Marlon Ayovi | Ecuadorian former professional footballer |
| Marlon Brando, Jr. | Father of Marlon Brando, Sr., and actor |
| Marlon Samuels | Jamaican cricketer |
| Marlon Vera | Ecuadorian mixed martial artist |
| Marlon Brown | American football player |
| Marlon Devonish | British former sprinter |
| Marlon Piedrahita | Colombian footballer |
Characters Named Marlon
| Marlon Dingle | Character from the TV show "Emmerdale" |
| Marlon Bishop | Character from the TV show "Elite" |
| Marlon K. Dingle | Character from the TV show "Emmerdale" |
| Marlon Dupree | Character from the TV show "The Vampire Diaries" |
| Marlon Bates | Character from the TV show "Law & Order - Special Victims Unit" |
| Marlon St. Julian | Character from the TV show "Dynasty" |
| Marlon Silva | Character from the TV show "The Good Doctor" |
| Marlon Fitzroy | Character from the TV show "The Flash" |
| Marlon Lucas | Character from the TV show "Chicago P.D" |
| Marlon West | Character from the TV show "All American" |
| Marlon Spoon | Character from the TV show "The Wire" |
| Marlon Winters | Character from the TV show "Gossip Girl" |
| Marlon Skuja | Character from the TV show "Narcos" |
| Marlon Reed | Character from the TV show "Supergirl" |
| Marlon Brando | Character in the novel "On the Road" by Jack Kerouac |
| Marlon Cadugan | Character from the TV show "Riverdale" |
| Marlon Kavanagh | Character from the TV show "Neighbours" |