Marlan
Marlan is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Little falcon, or land near the lake/marsh.
Origin and history
Marlan is an uncommon masculine given name in the United States, likely arising as a variant of Marlin, Marlon, or derived from an English surname. It traces root elements to Old French or Old English words associated with the falcon bird or sea-land topography. While never a top chart-topper in the U.S., it has maintained quiet, steady usage over the past century.
Popularity in the United States
1,222 babies in the United States have been named Marlan since 1880. It ranks #3476 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1906.
States where it is most popular
- MN (54.5 %)
- CA (22.7 %)
- MI (22.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 18 |
| 1920-1930 | 119 |
| 1930-1940 | 172 |
| 1940-1950 | 156 |
| 1950-1960 | 173 |
| 1960-1970 | 155 |
| 1970-1980 | 178 |
| 1980-1990 | 60 |
| 1990-2000 | 85 |
| 2000-2010 | 57 |
| 2010-2019 | 28 |
| 2020-2029 | 21 |
Famous people named Marlan
- Marlan Scully: Physicist, Professor
Fun facts
- Marlan often functions as a modern phonetic spelling variant of Marlin or Marlon.
- Over 1,200 males have been recorded with the first name Marlan in the United States since 1880.