Marlon
Boy name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Marlon: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2015.
From a modern origin, Marlon emerged in the 20th century, likely as an invented name blending elements like “Mar” from names such as Marlin or Martin with the “-lon” suffix found in Landon. Its meaning is not rooted in an ancient language, but the name gained instant recognition through actor Marlon Brando (1924–2004), whose brooding performances in *A Streetcar Named Desire* and *The Godfather* made the name iconic. Other famous bearers include comedian Marlon Wayans and singer Marlon Jackson of the Jackson 5. While no major place bears the name, its cinematic association remains strong, and the variant Marlin occasionally appears. The name’s rapid rise in mid-century Scotland reflects its transatlantic cool, a testament to Brando’s enduring influence on popular culture.
Boy 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20153 babies
- Latest (2015)
- #6863 babies
- Total births
- 3since 2015
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y