Mahlon
Mahlon is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Sickness, song, or mildness.
Origin and history
Mahlon is a traditional Biblical name derived from Hebrew. In the Old Testament, Mahlon was the first husband of Ruth. Although a rare choice in modern times, it has a long history of steady, minor usage in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
5,660 babies in the United States have been named Mahlon since 1880. It ranks #1610 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1663.
States where it is most popular
- PA (60.2 %)
- OH (13.7 %)
- IN (7.3 %)
- NY (6.5 %)
- MI (1.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 95 |
| 1890-1900 | 87 |
| 1900-1910 | 100 |
| 1910-1920 | 545 |
| 1920-1930 | 825 |
| 1930-1940 | 648 |
| 1940-1950 | 568 |
| 1950-1960 | 428 |
| 1960-1970 | 296 |
| 1970-1980 | 280 |
| 1980-1990 | 286 |
| 1990-2000 | 379 |
| 2000-2010 | 423 |
| 2010-2019 | 436 |
| 2020-2029 | 264 |
Famous people named Mahlon
- Mahlon Pitney: Associate Justice, Politician
- Mahlon Loomis: Inventor, Dentist
Fun facts
- In the Book of Ruth, Mahlon was the son of Elimelech and Naomi and the first husband of Ruth.
- While never reaching top popularity charts, Mahlon has been recorded consistently in U.S. birth data since 1880.