Mahlon Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationMAH-lon / /ˈmeɪ.lɒn/Hebrew
Meaning
sickly; weak
Historical & Cultural Background
Mahlon is a name of Hebrew origin found in the Old Testament. It is associated with the biblical figure Mahlon, who was the son of Elimelech and Naomi. The name reflects themes of hardship and resilience in the context of the biblical narrative. It has been used in various cultures, particularly among those with Judeo-Christian backgrounds.
Trend Summary
Mahlon has seen limited use in the United States, with occasional appearances in naming trends.
Similar Names
Variants
- Malon
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Mahlon was first seen in the United States in 1880. Mahlon has ranked as high as #774 nationally, which occurred in 1919, and has been most popular in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, New York, and Michigan. In the past 5 years the name Mahlon has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Mahlon (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| PA | 10 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 14 |
| 1881 | 7 |
| 1882 | 12 |
| 1883 | 13 |
| 1884 | 12 |
| 1885 | 6 |
| 1886 | 9 |
| 1887 | 6 |
| 1888 | 8 |
| 1889 | 8 |
| 1890 | 5 |
| 1891 | 12 |
| 1892 | 10 |
| 1893 | 5 |
| 1894 | 7 |
| 1895 | 12 |
| 1896 | 18 |
| 1897 | 9 |
| 1899 | 9 |
| 1900 | 6 |
| 1901 | 10 |
| 1902 | 11 |
| 1903 | 7 |
| 1904 | 11 |
| 1905 | 8 |
| 1906 | 12 |
| 1907 | 12 |
| 1908 | 10 |
| 1909 | 13 |
| 1910 | 17 |
| 1911 | 20 |
| 1912 | 29 |
| 1913 | 40 |
| 1914 | 36 |
| 1915 | 68 |
| 1916 | 79 |
| 1917 | 90 |
| 1918 | 71 |
| 1919 | 95 |
| 1920 | 93 |
| 1921 | 81 |
| 1922 | 91 |
| 1923 | 90 |
| 1924 | 83 |
| 1925 | 84 |
| 1926 | 80 |
| 1927 | 79 |
| 1928 | 66 |
| 1929 | 78 |
| 1930 | 71 |
| 1931 | 69 |
| 1932 | 70 |
| 1933 | 68 |
| 1934 | 75 |
| 1935 | 62 |
| 1936 | 53 |
| 1937 | 61 |
| 1938 | 63 |
| 1939 | 56 |
| 1940 | 53 |
| 1941 | 65 |
| 1942 | 60 |
| 1943 | 44 |
| 1944 | 52 |
| 1945 | 47 |
| 1946 | 43 |
| 1947 | 52 |
| 1948 | 75 |
| 1949 | 77 |
| 1950 | 46 |
| 1951 | 50 |
| 1952 | 57 |
| 1953 | 50 |
| 1954 | 38 |
| 1955 | 38 |
| 1956 | 38 |
| 1957 | 33 |
| 1958 | 36 |
| 1959 | 42 |
| 1960 | 32 |
| 1961 | 39 |
| 1962 | 29 |
| 1963 | 25 |
| 1964 | 37 |
| 1965 | 28 |
| 1966 | 28 |
| 1967 | 29 |
| 1968 | 23 |
| 1969 | 26 |
| 1970 | 34 |
| 1971 | 25 |
| 1972 | 29 |
| 1973 | 20 |
| 1974 | 23 |
| 1975 | 33 |
| 1976 | 33 |
| 1977 | 34 |
| 1978 | 22 |
| 1979 | 27 |
| 1980 | 30 |
| 1981 | 30 |
| 1982 | 28 |
| 1983 | 32 |
| 1984 | 25 |
| 1985 | 23 |
| 1986 | 32 |
| 1987 | 31 |
| 1988 | 25 |
| 1989 | 30 |
| 1990 | 37 |
| 1991 | 39 |
| 1992 | 34 |
| 1993 | 36 |
| 1994 | 30 |
| 1995 | 35 |
| 1996 | 40 |
| 1997 | 48 |
| 1998 | 37 |
| 1999 | 42 |
| 2000 | 43 |
| 2001 | 51 |
| 2002 | 45 |
| 2003 | 39 |
| 2004 | 34 |
| 2005 | 37 |
| 2006 | 43 |
| 2007 | 49 |
| 2008 | 34 |
| 2009 | 45 |
| 2010 | 45 |
| 2011 | 46 |
| 2012 | 38 |
| 2013 | 43 |
| 2014 | 37 |
| 2015 | 46 |
| 2016 | 44 |
| 2017 | 38 |
| 2018 | 53 |
| 2019 | 45 |
| 2020 | 37 |
| 2021 | 49 |
| 2022 | 52 |
| 2023 | 45 |
| 2024 | 34 |