Marshon
Every Marshon since 1970 — 652 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
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
- 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).