boy's name
Marl
MARL (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 1
- Letters 4
- Births on record 116
Marl is a boy's name with 1 syllable. In 1974 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1921, when 8 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1916.
- 1 syllable, with the stress on syllable 1.
Marl Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1970s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 16 |
| 1920s | 38 |
| 1930s | 30 |
| 1940s | 6 |
| 1950s | 10 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 11 |
How Popular Is Marl?
In 1974, Marl was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Marl
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Marl Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Marl over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Marl
- English MARL
Sibling Names for Marl
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Marl — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Marl
How popular is the name Marl?
In 1974, Marl was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Marl a girl's or a boy's name?
Marl is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Marl?
Marl has 1 syllable.
When was Marl most popular?
Marl peaked in 1921, when 8 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.