Marshal
Marshal is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Keeper of horses or high official.
Origin and history
Marshal is an occupational name derived from Germanic elements meaning 'horse servant' or 'keeper of horses', which evolved into a title of high authority in medieval Europe. In the United States, it has been steadily used as a classic occupational given name, though less common than the Marshall spelling. It carries a strong, traditional cadence that appeals to parents looking for a vintage surname-style name.
Popularity in the United States
5,485 babies in the United States have been named Marshal since 1880. It ranks #1645 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1705.
States where it is most popular
- TX (37.5 %)
- CA (19.6 %)
- MI (5.5 %)
- NC (5.5 %)
- FL (3.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 61 |
| 1890-1900 | 35 |
| 1900-1910 | 49 |
| 1910-1920 | 275 |
| 1920-1930 | 404 |
| 1930-1940 | 315 |
| 1940-1950 | 355 |
| 1950-1960 | 391 |
| 1960-1970 | 319 |
| 1970-1980 | 441 |
| 1980-1990 | 570 |
| 1990-2000 | 834 |
| 2000-2010 | 695 |
| 2010-2019 | 519 |
| 2020-2029 | 222 |
Famous people named Marshal
- Marshal Yanda: American football player
Nicknames
Marsh
Fun facts
- The name originally derives from Old High German 'marah' (horse) and 'scalh' (servant), evolving into a high military title in Old French.
- While Marshal with one 'l' is less common than Marshall with two 'l's, both have been continuously used in the U.S. since records began in 1880.