boys' name · peaked 2020

Marston

Every Marston since 1916 — 403 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
00.010.010.0218801900192019401960198020002020Peak 1918Boys
Rank 2025
#10,312
among boys
Babies in 2025
7
named Marston
Peak year
2020
18 babies
All-time total
403
since 1916

The story of Marston

Marston is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #10,312 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.

Since 1916, 403 American babies have been named Marston. Its peak came in 2020, when 18 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.

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

Marston year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Boys Boys rank
2025 7 #10,312
2024 7 #10,541
2023 9 #8,678
2022 12 #7,089
2021 8 #9,377
2020 18 #5,162
2019 12 #7,033
2018 9 #8,591
2017 7 #10,393
2016 11 #7,440
2015 6 #11,607
2014 7 #10,339
2013 8 #9,362
2012 6 #11,747
2011 8 #9,317
2010 6 #11,689
2009
2008 5 #13,868
2007 5 #13,685
2006
2005
2004
2003
2002
2001
2000
1995
1990
1985
1980
1975 6 #5,218
1970 5 #5,190
1965
1960
1955
1950 6 #3,556
1945
1940 9 #2,607
1935 5 #3,975
1930 8 #3,188
1925 10 #2,866
1920 10 #2,894
1915
1910
1905
1900
1895
1890
1885
1880

Famous people named Marston

  1. Marston Morse Mathematician · 1892–1977

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

Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Marston in 2025?

Marston ranked #10,312 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Marston?

403 babies have been named Marston in the United States since 1916, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Marston most popular?

Marston peaked in 2020, when 18 newborns received the name.

Is Marston a boy or girl name?

Marston is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Marston rising or falling?

Marston is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.

Who are famous people named Marston?

Well-known people named Marston include Marston Morse (mathematician).

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