Marley
boy name#1393 in 2025Marley entered the US charts in 1914, peaked at #763 in 2008, ranks #1393 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1914–2025
#1393
rank today
#763
peak (2008)
131
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3048 |
| 1920s | #3241 |
| 1930s | #2597 |
| 1940s | #2856 |
| 1950s | #3280 |
| 1960s | #3984 |
| 1970s | #4921 |
| 1980s | #3926 |
| 1990s | #2846 |
| 2000s | #1404 |
| 2010s | #929 |
| 2020s | #1172 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Marley has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 5,100 people named Marley are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Marley is a kid of about 12 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Marley in 2025?
- Marley ranks #1393 among US boy names in 2025, with 131 babies given the name.
- When was the name Marley most popular?
- Marley peaked in 2008, reaching #763 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Marley with classmates?
- Marley will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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