Total births
620
Unisex name · since 1881
Marrion
Since 1881, U.S. Social Security records show 620 babies named Marrion, peaking in 2009. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #12372
- among boys today
- 620
- born since 1881
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 13%
- more common than other boys
Marrion currently ranks #12372 among unisex names in America, with 620 babies recorded since 1881.
Social Security Administration records show Marrion recorded 620 times among boys since 1881, holding rank #12372 nationally today, ahead of 13% of boys, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1881 to 2024.
- #12372 among boys today
- 620 born since 1881
- 1920s peak decade
- 13% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Marrion is currently the #12372 unisex name in America, more common than 13% of boys - 620 born since 1881, peaking in the 1920s.
- #12372
- among boys today
- 620
- born since 1881
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 13%
- more common than other boys
Marrion vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#12372
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 13% of names given to boys today.
1920s
Peak decade
18% of everyone ever named Marrion was born in this single decade.
2009
Single peak year
18 babies were named Marrion in 2009 - its busiest year on record.
How Marrion compares
620 Top 39% higher than 61% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Marrion's all-time total is 69% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Marrion | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 620 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 18 | 23 | 22,252 |
Marrion's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Marrion splits its recorded history at 1953: 45% of all births land in the more recent half, 55% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1881 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2009 peak of 18 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Marrion at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2009
Current rank
#12,372
Active since
1881
Marrion popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1881–2024
- Peak year (2009)
- 18
- Annual births at peak, across 144 years of records
Marrion popularity over time - girls
378 total births recorded since 1915 (Marrion as girls' name)
Marrion by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Marrion's strongest decade.
113 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 18% of all-time use.
Marrion births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 5
1880s
5 births
- 1910s
1910s
47 births
- 1920s
1920s
113 births
- 1930s
1930s
81 births
- 1940s
1940s
78 births
- 1950s
1950s
56 births
- 1960s 16
1960s
16 births
- 1970s 13
1970s
13 births
- 1980s 6
1980s
6 births
- 1990s 14
1990s
14 births
- 2000s
2000s
107 births
- 2010s
2010s
61 births
- 2020s 23
2020s
23 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 113 births (18% of all-time use).
How Marrion compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Marrion's total volume
Marrion vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Marrion by state
Where Marrion concentrates geographically, total births since 1881
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.8% |
Illinois share of Marrion's total US births 0.8%
5 of 620 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Marrion? ▼
620 babies have been named Marrion since 1881. It currently ranks #12372 among boys. The peak year was 2009 with 18 births.
When was Marrion most popular? ▼
Marrion was most popular in the 1920s decade with 113 total births. The single peak year was 2009.
Where is Marrion most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Marrion are Illinois (5 births).
Is Marrion a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Marrion is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 620 births, and as a girl's name it has 378 births.
How long has the name Marrion been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Marrion since 1881 -- 144 years through the most recent 2024 data.
What names are similar to Marrion? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Mark, Martin, Marvin, Marcus, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Marrion's data
- Marrion's decade-level peak was the 1920s (113 total births); usage has since declined to 23 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Illinois records the most Marrions (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Illinois names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Marrion
Nearby Names Like Marrion
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Marrion
Mark Boy
#244 1,362,176 births
Martin Boy
#307 315,561 births
Marvin Boy
#671 254,192 births
Marcus Boy
#256 241,657 births
Mario Boy
#398 151,310 births
Compare Marrion side by side: Marrion vs Mark Marrion vs Martin Marrion vs Marvin
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1881–2024 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Marrion: #12372 Unisex Name - 620 Births, Peak 2009." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/marrion. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Marrion draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.