Mahlon
From Biblical Hebrew מַחְלוֹן (makhlón).
Every Mahlon since 1880 — 5,683 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Mahlon
Mahlon is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,867 in 2025 with 44 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 5,683 American babies have been named Mahlon. Its peak came in 1919, when 95 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1910s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Mahlon stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Mahlon year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 44 | #2,867 |
| 2024 | — | — | 37 | #3,254 |
| 2023 | — | — | 45 | #2,830 |
| 2022 | — | — | 52 | #2,608 |
| 2021 | — | — | 49 | #2,638 |
| 2020 | 6 | #14,468 | 37 | #3,109 |
| 2019 | 5 | #17,077 | 45 | #2,790 |
| 2018 | — | — | 54 | #2,434 |
| 2017 | — | — | 38 | #3,105 |
| 2016 | — | — | 44 | #2,750 |
| 2015 | — | — | 46 | #2,668 |
| 2014 | — | — | 37 | #3,071 |
| 2013 | — | — | 43 | #2,747 |
| 2012 | — | — | 38 | #3,039 |
| 2011 | 6 | #16,041 | 46 | #2,656 |
| 2010 | — | — | 45 | #2,711 |
| 2009 | — | — | 45 | #2,735 |
| 2008 | 6 | #16,694 | 35 | #3,261 |
| 2007 | — | — | 49 | #2,555 |
| 2006 | — | — | 43 | #2,726 |
| 2005 | — | — | 38 | #2,829 |
| 2004 | — | — | 35 | #2,932 |
| 2003 | — | — | 39 | #2,604 |
| 2002 | — | — | 45 | #2,324 |
| 2001 | — | — | 51 | #2,078 |
| 2000 | — | — | 43 | #2,281 |
| 1995 | — | — | 35 | #2,278 |
| 1990 | — | — | 38 | #2,001 |
| 1985 | — | — | 23 | #2,334 |
| 1980 | — | — | 30 | #1,891 |
| 1975 | — | — | 33 | #1,582 |
| 1970 | — | — | 34 | #1,449 |
| 1965 | — | — | 28 | #1,470 |
| 1960 | — | — | 32 | #1,417 |
| 1955 | — | — | 39 | #1,206 |
| 1950 | — | — | 46 | #1,047 |
| 1945 | — | — | 47 | #949 |
| 1940 | — | — | 53 | #866 |
| 1935 | — | — | 62 | #787 |
| 1930 | — | — | 71 | #761 |
| 1925 | — | — | 84 | #707 |
| 1920 | — | — | 93 | #666 |
| 1915 | — | — | 68 | #722 |
| 1910 | — | — | 17 | #745 |
| 1905 | — | — | 8 | #976 |
| 1900 | — | — | 6 | #1,259 |
| 1895 | — | — | 12 | #630 |
| 1890 | — | — | 5 | #1,096 |
| 1885 | — | — | 6 | #893 |
| 1880 | — | — | 14 | #494 |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mahlon mean?
From Biblical Hebrew מַחְלוֹן (makhlón).
How popular is the name Mahlon in 2025?
Mahlon ranked #2,867 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 44 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Mahlon?
5,683 babies have been named Mahlon in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Mahlon most popular?
Mahlon peaked in 1919, when 95 newborns received the name.
Is Mahlon a boy or girl name?
Mahlon is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Mahlon rising or falling?
Mahlon has been roughly stable over the past decade.