Mahlon
How to say it: MAH-lun · /ˈmɑlən/
Hebrew 'sickly, weak' or 'forgiving' - Biblical name from Book of Ruth.
Mahlon was the 2,223rd most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 44 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1880s, its births are steady over ten years, and it is projected to slip to #2,401 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #2,223 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 44 |
| Share of births | 1 in 75,348 |
| Peak decade | 1880s |
| Change over 10 years | −4% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #2,401 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Mahlon peaked in the 1880s.
What goes with it
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Mahlon is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Hebrew.
Famous people named Mahlon
- Mahlon Dickerson (1770–1853)American politician
- Mahlon Romeo (born 1995)English footballer
- Mahlon Hamilton (1880–1960)Actor
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