Is Marsh a boy's or girl's name?

Marsh is primarily a boy's name. It is also used as a girl's name, with 11 recorded births.

When was Marsh most popular?

Marsh reached its peak popularity in 1938 with 13 births that year. It is currently ranked #8083 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Marsh?

Marsh is currently ranked #8083 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 398 babies since 1882.

Marsh

An uncommon Middle English pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's name| Also girlsMiddle EnglishRising fast Also a pet name

#8083▲ 589in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A topographic surname from Middle English for someone living by a marsh.

Marsh is a boy's and girl's baby name of Middle English origin, from the topographic surname given to someone who lived near a marsh — a wetland of reeds and water, teeming with life. As a first name, it carries the rugged, elemental quality of landscape names.

Marsh is grounded and strong — a name with the quiet, wild energy of wetlands at dawn, carrying natural beauty and a distinctly American frontier spirit.

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Popularity Over Time

Marsh has 54+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1882.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Marsh
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	24	#10125	▲
1990s	5	#9744	▼
1980s	10	#7831	▼
1970s	28	#4797	▼
1960s	37	#3413	▼
1950s	88	#3009	▲
1940s	38	#3343	▼
1930s	55	#3127	▼
1920s	66	#3715	▲
1910s	40	#3089	▲
1880s	7	#807	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(54 years, 1882–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Marsh
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	10	#8083	+1 (11.1%)
2023	9	#8672	+4 (80.0%)
2022	5	#13621	0
1994	5	#9744	0
1989	5	#8769	0
1980	5	#6893	0
1977	5	#6475	-3 (-37.5%)
1975	8	#4171	-2 (-20.0%)
1973	10	#3354	+5 (100.0%)
1970	5	#5187	-3 (-37.5%)
1968	8	#3272	0
1967	8	#3145	+3 (60.0%)
1965	5	#4253	-3 (-37.5%)
1964	8	#3190	0
1962	8	#3207	0
1959	8	#3186	+1 (14.3%)
1958	7	#3466	-2 (-22.2%)
1957	9	#2953	-4 (-30.8%)
1956	13	#2334	+4 (44.4%)
1955	9	#2896	0

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Marsh as a Girl's Name

While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Marsh has also been given to 11 girls in the U.S. since 1954.

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Current rank

Total births

1954

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Marsh be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Marsh is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #8083. As a girl's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

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Marsh, the baby name

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1882–2024) · Methodology