Marlan
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- A Form Of Merle.
- Origin
- English
Marlan Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 1,217 baby boys have been named Marlan. The name peaked in 1941 with 27 US births that year (rank #1291).
Top States for Marlan
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Marlan births are: Minnesota (12), California (5), Michigan (5).
Other English-Origin Names Like Marlan
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6-Letter Names Starting with M
Names with Marlan's exact length and starting letter: Maahes, Mabina, Macala, Macawi, Maccus.
Quick Facts About Marlan
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marlin | A Form Of Merle. | Male | English |
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Compare Marlan to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Marlan against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).