Marwan
Borrowed from Arabic مَرْوَان (marwān).
Every Marwan since 1961 — 1,367 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Marwan
Marwan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,376 in 2025 with 58 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1961, 1,367 American babies have been named Marwan. Its peak came in 2025, when 58 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Marwan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Marwan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 58 | #2,376 |
| 2024 | 48 | #2,732 |
| 2023 | 36 | #3,320 |
| 2022 | 43 | #2,941 |
| 2021 | 47 | #2,717 |
| 2020 | 45 | #2,742 |
| 2019 | 53 | #2,513 |
| 2018 | 51 | #2,536 |
| 2017 | 55 | #2,374 |
| 2016 | 51 | #2,502 |
| 2015 | 36 | #3,199 |
| 2014 | 39 | #2,966 |
| 2013 | 45 | #2,651 |
| 2012 | 37 | #3,091 |
| 2011 | 37 | #3,088 |
| 2010 | 32 | #3,420 |
| 2009 | 20 | #4,864 |
| 2008 | 21 | #4,651 |
| 2007 | 24 | #4,204 |
| 2006 | 30 | #3,495 |
| 2005 | 27 | #3,585 |
| 2004 | 28 | #3,421 |
| 2003 | 34 | #2,901 |
| 2002 | 26 | #3,419 |
| 2001 | 30 | #3,036 |
| 2000 | 19 | #4,157 |
| 1995 | 9 | #6,234 |
| 1990 | 9 | #5,659 |
| 1985 | 11 | #3,950 |
| 1980 | 20 | #2,498 |
| 1975 | 19 | #2,331 |
| 1970 | 8 | #3,720 |
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Famous people named Marwan
- Marwan I Politician · 623–685
- Marwan II Politician · 688–750
- Marwan Barghouti Politician · b. 1959
- Marwan Kenzari Actor · b. 1983
- Marwan al-Shehhi Celebrity · 1978–2001
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Marwan mean?
Borrowed from Arabic مَرْوَان (marwān).
How popular is the name Marwan in 2025?
Marwan ranked #2,376 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 58 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Marwan?
1,367 babies have been named Marwan in the United States since 1961, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Marwan most popular?
Marwan peaked in 2025, when 58 newborns received the name.
Is Marwan a boy or girl name?
Marwan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Marwan rising or falling?
Marwan is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Marwan?
Well-known people named Marwan include Marwan I (politician), Marwan II (politician), Marwan Barghouti (politician).