Marley
Peaked at #145 nationally in 2008, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1914, Marley has been recorded 86% of the time for girls and 14% of the time for boys.
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Marley — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#145
in 2008
Current rank
#287
in 2024
Years tracked
72
1937–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1937, Marley reached its peak popularity for girls in 2008, ranking #145 nationally with 2,359 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #203 (2014) to #287 (2024) — a 29% drop.
As of 2024, Marley ranks #287 nationally for girls, with 1,100 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #287 | 1,100 |
| 2023 | #285 | 1,106 |
| 2022 | #276 | 1,139 |
| 2021 | #215 | 1,379 |
| 2020 | #211 | 1,369 |
| 2019 | #233 | 1,335 |
| 2018 | #222 | 1,417 |
| 2017 | #209 | 1,475 |
Marley — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#766
in 2008
Current rank
#1238
in 2024
Years tracked
83
1914–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1914, Marley reached its peak popularity for boys in 2008, ranking #766 nationally with 291 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #816 (2014) to #1238 (2024) — a 34% drop.
As of 2024, Marley ranks #1238 nationally for boys, with 161 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,238 | 161 |
| 2023 | #1,203 | 166 |
| 2022 | #1,140 | 184 |
| 2021 | #1,132 | 180 |
| 2020 | #940 | 234 |
| 2019 | #1,065 | 192 |
| 2018 | #889 | 244 |
| 2017 | #949 | 220 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Marley most popular?
Marley was most popular in 2008, when it ranked #145 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Marley becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Marley?
At least 37,307 babies have been recorded with the name Marley in the US since 1914, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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