Marla Name Popularity and Statistics
Marla is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Marla?
Marla is spelled M-A-R-L-A. The name has 5 letters.
Marla Popularity in 2025
Rank#2,051
Recorded Births92
- Girls usage rose 276 places to #2,051 and recorded 13 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Marla Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 92 | #2,051 |
| 2024 | Girls | 79 | #2,327 |
| 2023 | Girls | 88 | #2,156 |
| 2022 | Girls | 80 | #2,319 |
| 2021 | Girls | 75 | #2,384 |
| 2020 | Girls | 68 | #2,523 |
| 2019 | Girls | 77 | #2,331 |
| 2018 | Girls | 63 | #2,711 |
| 2017 | Girls | 71 | #2,508 |
| 2016 | Girls | 69 | #2,560 |
| 2015 | Girls | 67 | #2,646 |
| 2014 | Girls | 86 | #2,194 |
| 2013 | Girls | 53 | #3,076 |
| 2012 | Girls | 71 | #2,548 |
| 2011 | Girls | 68 | #2,614 |
| 2010 | Girls | 85 | #2,258 |
| 2009 | Girls | 67 | #2,705 |
| 2008 | Girls | 68 | #2,690 |
| 2007 | Girls | 97 | #2,085 |
| 2006 | Girls | 73 | #2,512 |
| 2005 | Girls | 89 | #2,088 |
| 2004 | Girls | 97 | #1,925 |
| 2003 | Girls | 86 | #2,062 |
| 2002 | Girls | 102 | #1,771 |
When Was Marla Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1955 · Girls
1,725 recorded births
National rank #193
1956 · Girls
1,534 recorded births
National rank #207
1957 · Girls
1,329 recorded births
National rank #231
1954 · Girls
1,299 recorded births
National rank #224
Where Marla Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| WI | #700 | 6 |
| AZ | #1,040 | 5 |
| MI | #1,061 | 6 |
| PA | #1,108 | 7 |
| TN | #1,127 | 5 |
| IL | #1,405 | 5 |
| OH | #1,438 | 5 |
| CA | #1,742 | 12 |