Total births
637
Boys' name · since 1973
Marshon
Since 1973, U.S. Social Security records show 637 babies named Marshon, peaking in 1998. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #6941
- among boys today
- 637
- born since 1973
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 51%
- more common than other boys
Marshon currently ranks #6941 among boys' names in America, with 637 babies recorded since 1973.
Social Security Administration records show Marshon recorded 637 times among boys since 1973, holding rank #6941 nationally today, ahead of 51% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1973 to 2025.
- #6941 among boys today
- 637 born since 1973
- 2010s peak decade
- 51% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Marshon is currently the #6941 boys' name in America, more common than 51% of boys - 637 born since 1973, peaking in the 2010s.
- #6941
- among boys today
- 637
- born since 1973
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 51%
- more common than other boys
Marshon vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#6941
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 51% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
26% of everyone ever named Marshon was born in this single decade.
1998
Single peak year
26 babies were named Marshon in 1998 - its busiest year on record.
How Marshon compares
637 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
Marshon's all-time total is 74% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Marshon | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 637 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 26 | 23 | 22,252 |
Marshon's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Marshon's SSA record in two at 2002 and the more recent half accounts for 54% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 46%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1977, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1998 peak of 26, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Marshon at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1998
Current rank
#6,941
Active since
1973
Marshon popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1973–2025
- Peak year (1998)
- 26
- Annual births at peak, across 53 years of records
Marshon popularity over time - girls
15 total births recorded since 1970 (Marshon as girls' name)
Marshon by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Marshon's strongest decade.
167 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 26% of all-time use.
Marshon births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 49
1970s
49 births
- 1980s 54
1980s
54 births
- 1990s
1990s
162 births
- 2000s
2000s
144 births
- 2010s
2010s
167 births
- 2020s 61
2020s
61 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 167 births (26% of all-time use).
How Marshon 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 Marshon's total volume
Marshon vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Marshon by state
Where Marshon concentrates geographically, total births since 1973
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Illinois | | 81 | 12.7% |
Illinois share of Marshon's total US births 12.7%
81 of 637 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Marshon? ▼
637 babies have been named Marshon since 1973. It currently ranks #6941 among boys. The peak year was 1998 with 26 births.
When was Marshon most popular? ▼
Marshon was most popular in the 2010s decade with 167 total births. The single peak year was 1998.
Where is Marshon most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Marshon are Illinois (81 births).
How long has the name Marshon been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Marshon since 1973 -- 53 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Marshon? ▼
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 Marshon's data
- Marshon's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (167 total births) through the 2020s (61) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Illinois records the most Marshons (81 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 Marshon
Nearby Names Like Marshon
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Marshon
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 Marshon side by side: Marshon vs Mark Marshon vs Martin Marshon vs Marvin
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Marshon
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, 1973–2025 (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. "Marshon: #6941 Boys' Name - 637 Births, Peak 1998." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/marshon. 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 Marshon 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.