Marlin
Meaning of Marlin
Marlin is a male name with English origins. It is pronounced as MAHR-lin (/ˈmɑr.lɪn/). A variation of this name is Marlon. In the United States, Marlin has been given to baby boys for many years, although its popularity has fluctuated over time. According to data from recent years, Marlin ranked around the 1800s in terms of popularity. However, it's important to note that name popularity can vary by region and individual preference. Despite its variations in popularity, Marlin remains a unique and distinctive name choice for parents looking for something less common but still meaningful.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as MAHR-lin (/ˈmɑr.lɪn/)
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Notable People Named Marlin
| Marlin Keith Jensen is an American attorney and former general authority of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, known for his service as the official Church Historian and Recorder. |
| Marlin Oliver Briscoe, also known as "the Magician", was a trailblazing American football player who made history as the first black starting quarterback in professional football. |
| Richard Marlin Perkins was an American zoologist and the renowned host of Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom from 1963 to 1985. |
| Max Marlin Fitzwater is a prominent American writer-journalist and the longest-serving White House Press Secretary under U.S. Presidents Ronald Reagan and George H. W. Bush. |
| Marlin Adarryl Barnes was a University of Miami linebacker who tragically passed away in 1996. |
| Marlin Ikenberry is an American baseball coach and former catcher, currently serving as the head baseball coach of the James Madison Dukes. |
| Marlin Hurt was an American stage entertainer and radio actor, best known for originating the dialect comedy role of Beulah on the Fibber McGee and Molly program. |
