Mahlon
2 countries#2833 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Mahlon was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
5,683 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #2833 · peaked in 1919 with 95 births
Most common in: Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, New York, Michigan
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
56 births recorded 2004–2022 · currently #4603 · peaked in 2018 with 6 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Mahlon’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #2698 | — |
| 2007 | #2533 | ↑165 |
| 2008 | #3221 | ↓688 |
| 2009 | #2702 | ↑519 |
| 2010 | #2682 | ↑20 |
| 2011 | #2626 | ↑56 |
| 2012 | #3002 | ↓376 |
| 2013 | #2715 | ↑287 |
| 2014 | #3038 | ↓323 |
| 2015 | #2641 | ↑397 |
| 2016 | #2726 | ↓85 |
| 2017 | #3071 | ↓345 |
| 2018 | #2417 | ↑654 |
| 2019 | #2766 | ↓349 |
| 2020 | #3074 | ↓308 |
| 2021 | #2623 | ↑451 |
| 2022 | #2589 | ↑34 |
| 2023 | #2805 | ↓216 |
| 2024 | #3216 | ↓411 |
| 2025 | #2833 | ↑383 |
Frequently asked questions about Mahlon
Is Mahlon a popular name?
Yes — Mahlon currently ranks #2833 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Mahlon more common for boys or girls?
Mahlon is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Mahlon most popular?
Mahlon peaked in 1919 in United States, with 95 recorded births that year.
Is Mahlon rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Mahlon’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #482 in 1880 to #2833 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Mahlon?
At least 5,739 babies have been recorded with the name Mahlon across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Mahlon popular in more than one country?
Yes — Mahlon appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Mahlon?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Mahlon include Maddix, Masen, Nikhil.
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