Total births
1,367
Boys' name · since 1961
Marwan
Marwan has 1,367 recorded births since 1961 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2025 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #2730
- among boys today
- 1,367
- born since 1961
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 81%
- more common than other boys
Marwan currently ranks #2730 among boys' names in America, with 1,367 babies recorded since 1961.
Social Security Administration records show Marwan recorded 1,367 times among boys since 1961, holding rank #2730 nationally today, ahead of 81% 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 1961 to 2025.
- #2730 among boys today
- 1,367 born since 1961
- 2010s peak decade
- 81% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Marwan is currently the #2730 boys' name in America, more common than 81% of boys - 1,367 born since 1961, peaking in the 2010s.
- #2730
- among boys today
- 1,367
- born since 1961
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 81%
- more common than other boys
Marwan vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#2730
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 81% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
32% of everyone ever named Marwan was born in this single decade.
2025
Single peak year
58 babies were named Marwan in 2025 - its busiest year on record.
How Marwan compares
1,367 Top 26% higher than 74% 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
Marwan's all-time total is 4x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Marwan | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,367 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 58 | 23 | 22,252 |
Marwan's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Marwan's SSA record in two at 1998 and the more recent half accounts for 74% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 26%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1961, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2025 peak of 58, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Marwan at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2025
Current rank
#2,730
Active since
1961
Marwan popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1961–2025
- Peak year (2025)
- 58
- Annual births at peak, across 65 years of records
Marwan by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Marwan's strongest decade.
436 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 32% of all-time use.
Marwan births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
- 1970s 118
1970s
118 births
- 1980s 124
1980s
124 births
- 1990s 148
1990s
148 births
- 2000s
2000s
259 births
- 2010s
2010s
436 births
- 2020s
2020s
277 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 436 births (32% of all-time use).
How Marwan 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 Marwan's total volume
Marwan vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Marwan by state
Where Marwan concentrates geographically, total births since 1961
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 82 | 6.0% |
| #2 | Minnesota | | 67 | 4.9% |
| #3 | California | | 64 | 4.7% |
| #4 | Michigan | | 33 | 2.4% |
| #5 | Ohio | | 19 | 1.4% |
| #6 | Texas | | 11 | 0.8% |
| #7 | Florida | | 5 | 0.4% |
New York share of Marwan's total US births 6.0%
Even split
82 of 1,367 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Marwan? ▼
Since 1961, Social Security records show 1,367 babies named Marwan. Today it holds rank #2730 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2025, with 58 births.
When was Marwan most popular? ▼
Marwan was most popular in the 2010s decade with 436 total births. The single peak year was 2025.
Where is Marwan most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Marwan are New York (82 births), Minnesota (67 births), California (64 births).
How long has the name Marwan been used? ▼
Records for Marwan go back to 1961, giving 65 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Marwan? ▼
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 Marwan's data
- Marwan's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (436 total births) through the 2020s (277) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Marwans (82 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Marwan
Nearby Names Like Marwan
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Marwan
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 Marwan side by side: Marwan vs Mark Marwan vs Martin Marwan vs Marvin
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Names with a similar popularity rank to Marwan
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Darion #2728
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Jedediah #2732
3,298 births · Peak 1979
Cedrick #2727
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Jacen #2733
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1961–2025 (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. "Marwan: #2730 Boys' Name - 1,367 Births, Peak 2025." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/marwan. 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 Marwan 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 July 2026.