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Marlin

Boy's name · #1788 in the US (2025) · Timeless

Popularity over time

Few names move less than Marlin — on the books since 1884, #1788 in 2025, and dependable in between. Roughly 21,000 boys share it.

Across the states

In recent years, Marlin ran about 4× its national rate in Pennsylvania and Ohio.

Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 6 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Around the world

See how Marlin ranks in other countries and regions.

#1,149 in Austria (2025) · #1,438 in Switzerland (2025).

Famous Marlins

• Marlin Stutzman — American politician
• Marlin Perkins — American zoologist
• Marlin Fitzwater — White House Press Secretary
• Marlin Skiles — American composer (1906–1981)
• Marlin Hurt — American entertainer (1905–1946)

In stories & tradition

• Marlin — Finding Dory (film)

What Marlins become

Among 63 notable people named Marlin:

Sports figures appear 2.13× more often than among typical names — e.g. Marlin Klein, German-born American football player (born 2002).

Similar names: Merlin · Carmen · Marlow · Blair · Mervin · Marvin

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