Marwan Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Marwan means 'flint' or 'hard stone' and is associated with strength and resilience.
Meaning of the Name Marwan
Marwan is an Arabic name that means 'flint' or 'hard stone'. It is also associated with strength, courage, and resilience. Marwan is a popular name in several Arab countries, including Saudi Arabia, Morocco, and Jordan. It has historical significance as the name of an Umayyad caliph and several other notable figures throughout Arab history.
Popularity of the Name Marwan
The popularity for the name Marwan peaked in popularity in the year 2017 with 55 births, which ranked number 5,303 out of 30,076 unique names for that year. Marwan had the most male births in 2017 with 55, which ranked number 2,344 out of 14,245 male names. The number of births for the name Marwan has increased sharply over the last ten years from 37 births to 43 births, an increase of 16.22%. Among males, Marwan has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 37 births to 43 births, an increase of 16.22%.
Nationwide Popularity of Marwan
- 20 Year Trend of Marwan: 65.38%
- 10 Year Trend of Marwan: 16.22%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Marwan: 16.22%
Popularity of Marwan by State
For males, Marwan was most popular in Midwestern states with 9 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in MN, with 9 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Marwan. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MN | 9 | 550 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 5 | 1798 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Marwan
- Total Births of Marwan: 44 (1.51%)
- Male Births of Marwan: 44 (1.51%)
Given the upward trend of Marwan over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 1.51% increase in total births, for a total of 44 births in 2024. Male births for Marwan have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 44 male births in 2024, an increase of 1.51%.