Boy nameNot in the current top chartsFalling
Marsalis
//ˈmɑɹsəlɪs//
3 syllablesPeak year: 19968 lettersStarts with M
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Marsalis's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Marsalis's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Marsalis |
|---|---|
| 1986 | 13 |
| 1987 | 12 |
| 1988 | 13 |
| 1989 | 20 |
| 1990 | 12 |
| 1991 | 16 |
| 1992 | 20 |
| 1993 | 17 |
| 1994 | 15 |
| 1995 | 15 |
| 1996 | 20 |
| 1997 | 12 |
| 1998 | 17 |
| 1999 | 11 |
| 2000 | 7 |
| 2002 | 8 |
| 2003 | 7 |
| 2005 | 5 |
| 2006 | 10 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2015 | 7 |
Marsalis through the decades
- Marsalis peaked in 1996, when 20 babies were named Marsalis in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (1997–2015), use of Marsalis has fallen 44% compared to the 10 years before that.