Marshall is of English origin, derived from the occupational surname given to someone who worked at a granary or mill. It was originally an Anglo-Norman French word, 'marescal', which evolved into its present form over time. The name gained prominence in the United States due to notable figures like John Marshall, the fourth Chief Justice of the U.S., and Marshall Fields, founder of the department store chain. In terms of popularity, Marshall has seen a steady increase in usage as a given name since the late 20th century.
"I'm surprised to see that the name Marshall was only given to six babies born in total."