Marion
Peaked at #42 nationally in 1922, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Marion has been recorded 72% of the time for girls and 28% of the time for boys.
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Marion — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#42
in 1922
Current rank
#1867
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Marion reached its peak popularity for girls in 1922, ranking #42 nationally with 5,667 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #1541 (2014) to #1867 (2024) — a 17% drop.
As of 2024, Marion ranks #1867 nationally for girls, with 107 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,867 | 107 |
| 2023 | #1,663 | 125 |
| 2022 | #1,728 | 121 |
| 2021 | #1,645 | 127 |
| 2020 | #1,847 | 106 |
| 2019 | #1,555 | 139 |
| 2018 | #1,606 | 134 |
| 2017 | #1,549 | 142 |
Marion — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#80
in 1880
Current rank
#2321
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Marion was already at its most popular for boys in 1880 (the earliest year in this data, ranked #80), with 189 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #1821 (2014) to #2321 (2024) — a 22% drop.
As of 2024, Marion ranks #2321 nationally for boys, with 61 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #2,321 | 61 |
| 2023 | #2,353 | 59 |
| 2022 | #2,338 | 61 |
| 2021 | #3,057 | 40 |
| 2020 | #2,360 | 57 |
| 2019 | #2,074 | 70 |
| 2018 | #1,949 | 76 |
| 2017 | #1,889 | 77 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — includes both girls' and boys' names.
Common Questions
When was Marion most popular?
Marion was most popular in 1922, when it ranked #42 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Marion becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Marion?
At least 261,565 babies have been recorded with the name Marion in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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