Holding steady.
Popularity of Marl since 1916
Babies named Marl per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 16 |
| 1920s | 38 |
| 1930s | 30 |
| 1940s | 6 |
| 1950s | 10 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 11 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Marl is a rare given name that saw brief use in the early 20th century. Its first recorded year in U.S. data is 1916, and it reached a peak in 1921 before declining. The name has remained extremely uncommon, with no recorded births in recent decades. Its trajectory is stable near zero, and it is not among the top names for any state. The meaning and origin are uncertain, with possibilities including a short form of Marlin or a variant of the surname Marlowe. Despite its obscurity, Marl fits a pattern of short, consonant-heavy names that were somewhat fashionable in the 1920s.
Marl is a rare given name of uncertain origin. It may have emerged as a short form of Marlin, itself a variant of Merlin or a combination of Mary and Lynn, or as a variant of the surname Marlowe, which derives from a place name meaning 'remnant of a lake' in Old English. Alternatively, it could be a modern coinage from the initials M.A.R.L. or a simple invented name. Its usage peaked in the early 20th century, particularly in 1921, though it has never been common.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Marl
Names that share Marl's style, for a brother or sister.
