Marion

Marion - A very unique male name

Marion appeared on the charts for the first time in 1910 on position #109. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Marion and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Marion? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Marion. The baby boy name Marion was given to 15 baby boys in 2025, ranking #2729 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 97,752 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Marion peaked in popularity 105 years ago in 1921 on position 103.

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Marion is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Marion is currently topping the baby name charts in Ohio at position #1,408 - and is the least popular in Florida at position #2,005.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Marion is where you live.

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Marion origin and meaning

French, from Mary and Marius traditions

Uncertain in detail — in English boys' use it comes through French Marion, a form connected with Mary, whose own root is disputed

Marion was a solid American boy's name in the early 1900s, peaking in 1921, before the same spelling became far more common for girls. It survives in small numbers — a genuinely old-fashioned male name rather than a new unisex one.

Origin uncertain

Marion is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Marion, pop culture references for the name Marion and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Marion

We've found the following names that sound similar to Marion, sorted by popularity.

Myron / Mariano / Marino / Marwan / Merwin / Miran / Marin / Moroni / Miron / Marian /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Marion

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Marion a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Marion?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

MAIR-ee-un · /ˈmɛəriən/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Marian — A spelling now used mainly for girls

Famous bearers

• Marion Barry — Mayor of Washington, D.C., a dominant figure in the city's politics (1936–2014) Contemporary

Style

ClassicInternational

Why parents choose it

Parents choosing Marion for a boy are usually reviving a family name from a grandfather's generation.

Worth knowing

• Today the spelling reads female to most Americans, so a boy Marion should expect that assumption