boys' name · peaked 1998

Marshon

Every Marshon since 1970 — 652 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
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BoysGirls
Rank 2025
#8,671
among boys
Babies in 2025
9
named Marshon
Peak year
1998
26 babies
All-time total
652
since 1970

The story of Marshon

Marshon is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,671 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1970, 652 American babies have been named Marshon. Its peak came in 1998, when 26 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.

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

Marshon 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 9 #8,671
2024 12 #7,104
2023 9 #8,677
2022 7 #10,476
2021 12 #6,955
2020 12 #6,889
2019 16 #5,717
2018 17 #5,460
2017 10 #7,934
2016 11 #7,439
2015 14 #6,189
2014 20 #4,806
2013 19 #4,907
2012 17 #5,412
2011 24 #4,176
2010 19 #4,964
2009 17 #5,468
2008 17 #5,404
2007 22 #4,455
2006 12 #6,752
2005 12 #6,480
2004 13 #6,020
2003 14 #5,448
2002 12 #5,945
2001 14 #5,311
2000 11 #6,179
1995 14 #4,432
1990 5 #14,378 8 #6,205
1985 6 #6,248
1980 5 #6,896
1975 6 #5,217
1970 5 #8,812
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Famous people named Marshon

  1. MarShon Brooks Basketball player · b. 1989

Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Marshon in 2025?

Marshon ranked #8,671 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Marshon?

652 babies have been named Marshon in the United States since 1970, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Marshon most popular?

Marshon peaked in 1998, when 26 newborns received the name.

Is Marshon a boy or girl name?

Marshon is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.

Is the name Marshon rising or falling?

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

Who are famous people named Marshon?

Well-known people named Marshon include MarShon Brooks (basketball player).

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