Marlin

At a glance

Marlin ranks #2862 for dogs. It is almost always a boy's name (100% male). It is most popular with Chihuahuas.

Data updated November 2026 · How we count

How popular is Marlin?

#2,862dog name of 19,856
1 in 14,217male dogs
35dogs in the records
#1,422cat name

Girl or boy?

Girls 0%Boys 94%Not recorded 6%

0% girls · 100% boys among 33 dogs with a recorded sex

Marlin over the years

01.12.22013: 0.2, 2014: 2.0, 2015: 0.2, 2016: 1.0, 2017: 0.2, 2018: 0.0, 2019: 0.4, 2020: 0.4, 2021: 0.8, 2022: 0.0, 2023: 0.0, 2024: 1.12013201520172019202120232024

Dogs named Marlin per 10,000 dogs born that year, from the sources that record birth year.

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Names that sound like Marlin

Questions

Is Marlin a girl or boy dog name?

It is almost always a boy's name (100% male).

How popular is Marlin for dogs?

Marlin is the #2,862 dog name of 19,856 in our data, with 35 dogs in public records.

How do you pronounce Marlin?

Marlin is said in 2 syllables: Mar·lin. Tap Listen to hear it.

What names sound like Marlin?

Merlin, Marlon and Marlyn sound similar.

What breeds are often named Marlin?

Chihuahuas, Golden Retrievers and Schnauzers are the breeds most often called Marlin.

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