Morley
boy nameMorley entered the US charts in 1909, peaked at #1440 in 1909, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1909–2025
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rank today
#1440
peak (1909)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1440 |
| 1910s | #2235 |
| 1920s | #2054 |
| 1930s | #2050 |
| 1940s | #2603 |
| 1950s | #3195 |
| 1960s | #3748 |
| 1970s | #5772 |
| 2000s | #11037 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Morley are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Morley alive today was born around 1930, making them about 95 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Morley in 2025?
- Morley is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Morley most popular?
- Morley peaked in 1909, reaching #1440 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Morley with classmates?
- Morley will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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