The nameMarlon
Marlon is an English-language boy's name made famous by Marlon Brando. It has been fashionable in France since the 2010s.
- Boy's name
- American
Meaning
Its origin is uncertain. It is sometimes linked to Merlin or to the surname Marlin.
Origin
American. Marlon Brando was named after his father.
History
Marlon appeared in France in the late 1970s and peaked around 2020, especially in the south.
Famous people named Marlon
- Marlon Brando, American actor
Popularity of the name Marlon
Marlon in France
Marlon was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 1,910 births over the decade, 42% of all recorded babies named Marlon. Its rise began around 1995, and it peaked in 2020. Half of all babies named Marlon in France were born before 2014, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 174 births a year on average, against 239 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Marlon mean?
Its origin is uncertain. It is sometimes linked to Merlin or to the surname Marlin.
What is the origin of the name Marlon?
American. Marlon Brando was named after his father.
Is Marlon a girl's or a boy's name?
Marlon is a boy's name.
Who are famous people named Marlon?
Marlon Brando, American actor.