Marlin
Marlin is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Land near the lake or sea falcon.
Origin and history
Marlin is derived from the Old English surname or given name related to the land near the lake or a variant of Merlin. It is also associated with the large oceanic sport fish. In the United States, it enjoyed moderate, steady use throughout the twentieth century.
Popularity in the United States
21,172 babies in the United States have been named Marlin since 1880. It ranks #813 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1458.
States where it is most popular
- PA (23.5 %)
- OH (7.6 %)
- TX (7.3 %)
- MN (5.4 %)
- IN (5.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 6 |
| 1890-1900 | 36 |
| 1900-1910 | 124 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,111 |
| 1920-1930 | 2,308 |
| 1930-1940 | 3,409 |
| 1940-1950 | 3,013 |
| 1950-1960 | 2,882 |
| 1960-1970 | 2,092 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,838 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,125 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,094 |
| 2000-2010 | 878 |
| 2010-2019 | 779 |
| 2020-2029 | 477 |
Famous people named Marlin
- Marlin Fitzwater: Press Secretary, Author
- Marlin Jackson: Athlete, Football Player
- Marlin Briscoe: Athlete, Football Player
Fun facts
- While sharing its sound with the famous Arthurian wizard Merlin, Marlin is also widely recognized as the devoted clownfish father in Pixar's 'Finding Nemo'.
- The name is identical in spelling to the marlin, a family of large, fast-swimming game fish with long bills.