How old is someone named Marlon?
The average Marlon is 38 years old.
Half of all living Marlons are between 22 and 52.
When was Marlon popular?
Few names are as steady as Marlon. It peaked in 1972, but babies have been named Marlon every year since records began, and 195 were in 2025.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 42 | 0 |
| 1920s | 204 | 0 |
| 1930s | 255 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 310 | 130 |
| 1950s | 2,274 | 1,600 |
| 1960s | 2,848 | 2,300 |
| 1970s | 7,187 | 6,500 |
| 1980s | 4,588 | 4,300 |
| 1990s | 4,581 | 4,400 |
| 2000s | 4,573 | 4,500 |
| 2010s | 3,138 | 3,100 |
| 2020s | 1,292 | 1,300 |
How many Marlons are still alive?
About 28,000 Marlons are alive in the US today. That's 90% of the roughly 31,000 babies named Marlon since 1914.
Most Marlons ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Marlon?
About one in four living Marlons are Gen Xers, born between 1965 and 1980.
- Boomer 10%
- Gen X 29%
- Millennial 25%
- Gen Z 25%
- Gen Alpha 12%
Is Marlon an old name?
Somewhat. Marlon is older than 63 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Marlon will be 50 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Marlon a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: 99% of living Marlons are men.
Names the same age as Marlon
NAME TWIN
Marlon's name twin is Orlando. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Orlando's age curve is the closest match to Marlon's: 90% alike.
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Questions about the name Marlon
How old is the average Marlon?
The average Marlon in the US is 38 years old. The median is 38, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Marlon?
About 28,000 Marlons are alive in the US today, out of roughly 31,000 babies given the name since 1914.
When was the name Marlon most popular?
In 1972, when about 1,000 baby boys were named Marlon.
Is Marlon a Gen X name?
Partly. Gen X are the largest group, about 29% of living Marlons, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this