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Marlan

Boy

Meaning of Marlan: American: 'sea land'

Marlan is a boy's name most strongly associated with American naming. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 12083rd most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.

US rank 2025

#12083

5 babies in 2025

England & Wales 2024

Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted

US babies since 1880

1,236

First recorded 1915 · peak 1952

Trend

stable

Style: rare

Popularity over time

1981: 6 babies1982: 11 babies1983: 0 babies1984: 0 babies1985: 0 babies1986: 11 babies1987: 10 babies1988: 9 babies1989: 5 babies1990: 13 babies19901991: 10 babies1992: 10 babies1993: 0 babies1994: 11 babies1995: 8 babies1996: 7 babies1997: 11 babies1998: 7 babies1999: 8 babies2000: 7 babies20002001: 11 babies2002: 8 babies2003: 7 babies2004: 5 babies2005: 5 babies2006: 0 babies2007: 0 babies2008: 7 babies2009: 7 babies2010: 5 babies20102011: 0 babies2012: 6 babies2013: 6 babies2014: 6 babies2015: 0 babies2016: 0 babies2017: 0 babies2018: 5 babies2019: 0 babies2020: 6 babies20202021: 5 babies2022: 5 babies2023: 0 babies2024: 0 babies2025: 5 babies
US babies named Marlan per year (Social Security Administration). Peak bar = 13.

Gender split

99% boys · 1% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.

Origins & cultures

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