Marshall

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: Steward; Horse Servant

Background: The name Marshall originates from the Old French term 'mareschal,' which means 'steward' or 'horse servant.' This term derives from the Latin 'mariscalcus,' also referring to someone in charge of horses or a steward.

At a glance

Quick stats based on the history of this name.

Lifetime rank
#318
Total births
97,616
Most popular decade
1940s (31,104 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-71 ranks)
Years in Top 100
0
First recorded year
1880

Gender usage

98.8% male 1.2% female

Stats by gender

Male

First year
1880
First year births
78
First year rank
#168
Peak year
1947
Peak year births
1,269
Peak rank
#174
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
830
Recent rank
#390

Female

First year
1912
First year births
5
First year rank
#2,979
Peak year
1963
Peak year births
29
Peak rank
#2,211
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
5
Recent rank
#15,243

Births over time

Number of babies given this name each year.

Rank over time

Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).

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