Marsden is a surname of English origin, derived from the Old Norse personal name 'Márshati', which means 'tower of Mars'. It was originally given as a nickname to a tall, powerful man. The name became quite popular in England during the medieval period but has since become less common. However, it's important to note that Marsden is also used as a first name, often shortened from the given name Marshall.
The name Marsden experienced significant fluctuations in popularity over the past century, with a notable spike in recent years. Between 1914 and 1959, there were consistently low numbers of births registered annually, ranging from 5 to 9. However, since then, there has been a marked increase in the name's usage, with yearly totals peaking at 20 births in 2013 and 13 births in 2023. Overall, Marsden has seen 282 births over the entire period recorded.