Marlan is an uncommon given name of English origin, derived from the Old English words "maer" meaning boundary and "land" signifying land. It is a unisex name, though it is more commonly used for males. The name Marlan has been steadily declining in popularity over the years, making it quite rare today. There are no significant historical figures or famous personalities associated with this name.
The name Marlan experienced significant popularity during certain decades, with a peak in the late 1920s and early 1930s, reaching as high as 25 births in 1928 and 26 births in 1937. However, its usage has declined dramatically over time, with fewer than 10 births per year since 1970, and only 5 births per year from 2004 onwards, indicating that the name Marlan is now quite uncommon. Overall, there have been a total of 1217 babies named Marlan between 1915 and 2022.