Unisex name · peaked 1922

Marrion

Every Marrion since 1881 — 998 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
0.020.040.060.0818801900192019401960198020002020BoysGirls
BoysGirls
Rank 2025
among boys
Babies in 2025
<5
named Marrion
Peak year
1922
32 babies
All-time total
998
since 1881

The story of Marrion

Marrion is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.

Since 1881, 998 American babies have been named Marrion — about 62% boys and 38% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1922, when 32 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.

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 Marrion stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Marrion 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
2024 5 #13,517
2023
2022 5 #13,630
2021 6 #11,649
2020 7 #10,209
2019 5 #13,419
2018 6 #11,649
2017
2016 7 #10,350
2015 5 #13,332
2014 5 #13,339
2013 7 #10,341
2012 13 #6,532
2011
2010 13 #6,590
2009 18 #5,235
2008 7 #10,624
2007 9 #8,663
2006 13 #6,337
2005 17 #4,956
2004 16 #5,166
2003 16 #4,964
2002 5 #11,828
2001 6 #10,081
2000
1995
1990
1985
1980
1975
1970
1965 5 #7,161
1960 7 #5,509 5 #4,397
1955 5 #6,404 7 #3,389
1950 9 #3,856 9 #2,709
1945 5 #5,002 8 #2,684
1940 9 #3,125 17 #1,723
1935 10 #2,859 6 #3,509
1930 6 #4,376 13 #2,257
1925 6 #4,766 8 #3,304
1920 7 #4,252 14 #2,297
1915 6 #4,078 13 #2,135
1910
1905
1900
1895
1890
1885
1880

Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Marrion in 2025?

Marrion did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.

How many people are named Marrion?

998 babies have been named Marrion in the United States since 1881, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Marrion most popular?

Marrion peaked in 1922, when 32 newborns received the name.

Is Marrion a boy or girl name?

Marrion is used for both: about 38% of babies named Marrion have been girls and 62% boys.

Is the name Marrion rising or falling?

Marrion is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

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