Marshal Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name 'Marshal' originates from the Old French term 'mareschal', which referred to a horse caretaker and later a military officer. It evolved through Middle English to its modern form and has meanings related to leadership and organization. While it has no biblical significance, it gained popularity in medieval times and is associated with nobility. Today, 'Marshal' is perceived as a strong and authoritative name, with notable figures such as Marshal McLuhan and Marshal Ney contributing to its legacy.
The name Marshal is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Marshal has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Marshal' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1091st out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1201st out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1271st out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1323rd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1306th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1823rd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2737th out of 23106 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 7520th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 11362nd out of 19264 names. Discover how the name 'Marshal' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Marshal"
Pronunciation
/ˈmɑːrʃəl/
Origin
Old French
Etymology
The name 'Marshal' comes from the Old French word 'mareschal', which originally referred to a servant who cared for horses. The term evolved to denote a high-ranking military officer.
Meaning
a person who arranges and oversees events, especially in a military context.
Language Evolution
Old French: mareschal, Middle English: marshal, Modern English: marshal
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in medieval times, especially among nobility and military ranks, and it has remained in use in various forms throughout history.
Variants & Derivatives
Marshel, Marsh, Marshy
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, the name 'Marshal' is viewed as strong and authoritative, often associated with leadership and organization.
Famous People
Marshal McLuhan, a Canadian philosopher and media theorist., Marshal Ney, a French military commander during the Napoleonic Wars.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Marshal"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Marshal"
"Marshal" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1091st of 7545 | 653 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1201st of 6773 | 595 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1271st of 7552 | 696 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1323rd of 10718 | 661 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1306th of 16616 | 1,071 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1823rd of 24088 | 1,132 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 2737th of 23106 | 547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 7520th of 12526 | 41 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 11362nd of 19264 | 33 |
Regional Popularity of "Marshal" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- |
91.44% 1261st/1379 |
42.77% 1012th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
78.86% 1227th/1556 |
53.93% 1269th/2353 |
68.97% 1067th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
54.42% 1212th/2227 |
67.94% 1651st/2430 |
66.14% 1887th/2853 |
41.01% 1138th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
53.22% 1563rd/2937 |
63.82% 2223rd/3483 |
46.42% 1633rd/3518 |
45.99% 1860th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
38.86% 1432nd/3685 |
67.73% 3031st/4475 |
25.28% 1313th/5194 |
28.65% 1810th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
34.88% 1598th/4582 |
- |
29.30% 2143rd/7313 |
31.54% 2354th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
79.99% 3187th/3984 |
- |
58.47% 3989th/6822 |
57.33% 3598th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Marshal" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Marshal"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Marshal" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.