Marlin
Marlin: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Marlin
- A male given name, variant of Merlin.
How popular is Marlin?
Since 1880, 1,662 girls and 21,172 boys in the U.S. have been named Marlin (7% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1998 in 1941. Its highest rank for boys was #276 in 1935. In 2025, 104 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Marlin
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Sibling name ideas for Marlin
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Marlin FAQ
What does the name Marlin mean?
A male given name, variant of Merlin.
How popular is the name Marlin?
Since 1880, 1,662 girls and 21,172 boys in the U.S. have been named Marlin (7% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1998 in 1941. Its highest rank for boys was #276 in 1935. In 2025, 104 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Marlin a boy or girl name?
Marlin is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 1,662 girls and 21,172 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.