Marsden Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Marsden is an English surname meaning 'border valley'.
Meaning of the Name Marsden
Marsden is an English surname derived from the Old English words 'mearc', meaning 'border' or 'boundary', and 'denu', meaning 'valley'. It is believed to have originated as a locational surname, referring to someone who lived near a bordering valley. Marsden can also be a variant spelling of the name Marsdon, which is derived from the Old English words 'mearc', meaning 'march' or 'boundary', and 'tun', meaning 'enclosure' or 'settlement'.
Popularity of the Name Marsden
The popularity for the name Marsden peaked in popularity in the year 2013 with 20 births, which ranked number 10,866 out of 30,885 unique names for that year. Marsden had the most male births in 2013 with 20, which ranked number 4,614 out of 14,061 male names. The number of births for the name Marsden has increased sharply over the last ten years from 6 births to 7 births, an increase of 16.67%. Among males, Marsden has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 6 births to 7 births, an increase of 16.67%.
Nationwide Popularity of Marsden
- 10 Year Trend of Marsden: 16.67%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Marsden: 16.67%
Popularity of Marsden by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Marsden. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Marsden in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Marsden is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Marsden
- Total Births of Marsden: 7 (1.55%)
- Male Births of Marsden: 7 (1.55%)
Given the upward trend of Marsden over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 1.55% increase in total births, for a total of 7 births in 2024. Male births for Marsden have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 7 male births in 2024, an increase of 1.55%.