Is Marshall a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Marshall is commonly used as a Boy name.

How popular is Marshall?

It’s currently ranked #361 in the U.S. Recent trend: Falling.

How do you pronounce Marshall?

MAR-shul · IPA: //ˈmɑːrʃəl//

Marshall Boy

Popularity: #361 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationMAR-shul / /ˈmɑːrʃəl/

Old French; Latin

Meaning

Old French: steward; Latin: martial, relating to war

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Marshall has its roots in Old French, derived from 'mareschal', meaning steward or horse servant. It was introduced to England after the Norman Conquest. The name has also been associated with martial qualities due to its Latin roots. Over time, it has been used both as a surname and a given name, gaining popularity in various cultures.

Trend Summary

Marshall has experienced fluctuating popularity in the U.S., peaking in the early 20th century and seeing a resurgence in recent years.

Variants

Marshel
Marsh

International Variants

Marcel (French)
Martial (French)
Marcellus (Latin)

Famous people named Marshall

Marshall McLuhan was a Canadian philosopher and media theorist, famous for coining the phrases 'the medium is the message' and 'global village'.

Marshall Faulk is a former American football player, recognized for his achievements in the NFL and as a Hall of Famer.

Marshall Applewhite was an American religious leader, known for founding the Heaven's Gate cult.

Fictional characters named Marshall

Marshall Eriksen is a character from the television series 'How I Met Your Mother', known for his role as a lawyer and friend.

Marshall Lee is a character from the animated series 'Adventure Time', depicted as a gender-swapped version of the character Finn.

Sibling Suggestions

Miles Mason Malcolm Mitchell Maxwell Matthew

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Marshall was first seen in the United States in 1880. Marshall has ranked as high as #374 nationally, which occurred in 1947, and has been most popular in California, Texas, North Carolina, Illinois, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Marshall has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Marshall (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
TX	57	7%
CA	46	6%
FL	45	6%
NC	44	6%
OH	43	6%
MI	35	5%
IN	29	4%
TN	29	4%
SC	27	4%
KY	26	3%
IL	25	3%
MO	24	3%
PA	24	3%
GA	24	3%
WI	20	3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1880	78
1881	56
1882	83
1883	79
1884	88
1885	78
1886	105
1887	69
1888	91
1889	77
1890	73
1891	80
1892	93
1893	98
1894	93
1895	100
1896	118
1897	82
1898	109
1899	70
1900	126
1901	67
1902	94
1903	94
1904	116
1905	119
1906	107
1907	118
1908	160
1909	134
1910	125
1911	178
1912	397
1913	426
1914	533
1915	715
1916	739
1917	777
1918	878
1919	817
1920	850
1921	896
1922	854
1923	781
1924	856
1925	830
1926	765
1927	787
1928	727
1929	694
1930	741
1931	667
1932	639
1933	674
1934	676
1935	661
1936	711
1937	804
1938	819
1939	782
1940	809
1941	869
1942	952
1943	1,020
1944	1,007
1945	969
1946	1,077
1947	1,269
1948	1,158
1949	1,111
1950	1,082
1951	1,080
1952	1,087
1953	1,037
1954	1,102
1955	1,106
1956	1,114
1957	1,097
1958	1,038
1959	945
1960	891
1961	899
1962	839
1963	779
1964	831
1965	779
1966	660
1967	675
1968	706
1969	722
1970	750
1971	675
1972	645
1973	619
1974	648
1975	621
1976	651
1977	686
1978	718
1979	758
1980	825
1981	824
1982	817
1983	834
1984	792
1985	717
1986	744
1987	727
1988	842
1989	847
1990	928
1991	850
1992	881
1993	883
1994	833
1995	825
1996	855
1997	738
1998	740
1999	738
2000	796
2001	786
2002	717
2003	799
2004	741
2005	640
2006	690
2007	712
2008	772
2009	735
2010	770
2011	894
2012	888
2013	994
2014	1,086
2015	1,102
2016	1,010
2017	938
2018	943
2019	873
2020	851
2021	858
2022	840
2023	819
2024	830