Marshon Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationMAR-shawn / mɑːrˈʃɔːnEnglish; African American
Meaning
English: marshland; African American: derived from Marsha
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Marshon is a modern name that has gained popularity in the United States, particularly within African American communities. It is often considered a variant of the name Marsha, which has roots in Latin. The name reflects a trend of creating unique names by modifying existing ones. Marshon may also evoke imagery related to nature, particularly wetlands.
Trend Summary
Marshon has seen a rise in popularity in the United States, particularly in the late 20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Marshawn
International Variants
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Marshon was first seen in the United States in 1973. Marshon has ranked as high as #1239 nationally, which occurred in 1998, and has been most popular in Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Marshon has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Marshon (2011)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| IL | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1973 | 6 |
| 1974 | 13 |
| 1975 | 6 |
| 1976 | 9 |
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1978 | 10 |
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1981 | 12 |
| 1982 | 9 |
| 1984 | 7 |
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1989 | 15 |
| 1990 | 8 |
| 1991 | 16 |
| 1992 | 12 |
| 1993 | 9 |
| 1994 | 14 |
| 1995 | 14 |
| 1996 | 25 |
| 1997 | 16 |
| 1998 | 26 |
| 1999 | 22 |
| 2000 | 11 |
| 2001 | 14 |
| 2002 | 12 |
| 2003 | 14 |
| 2004 | 13 |
| 2005 | 12 |
| 2006 | 12 |
| 2007 | 22 |
| 2008 | 17 |
| 2009 | 17 |
| 2010 | 19 |
| 2011 | 24 |
| 2012 | 17 |
| 2013 | 19 |
| 2014 | 19 |
| 2015 | 14 |
| 2016 | 11 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2018 | 17 |
| 2019 | 16 |
| 2020 | 12 |
| 2021 | 12 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2024 | 12 |