Marley Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Marley is used for both girls and boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Marley?
Marley is spelled M-A-R-L-E-Y. The name has 6 letters.
Marley at a Glance
- Usage
- Used for both girls and boys
- Meaning
- Marley is derived from Old English elements meaning “pleasant wood” or “meadow wood.”
- Origin
- The name Marley may derive from English place names composed of elements meaning meadow or wood.
- Pronunciation
- MAR-lee · 2 syllables
Marley Popularity in 2025
Rank#322
Recorded Births950
Rank#1,393
Recorded Births131
- Girls usage fell 37 places to #322 and recorded 158 fewer births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 169 places to #1,393 and recorded 33 fewer 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.
What Does the Name Marley Mean?
Marley is derived from Old English elements meaning “pleasant wood” or “meadow wood.”
Origin: The name Marley may derive from English place names composed of elements meaning meadow or wood.
How Do You Pronounce Marley?
PronunciationMAR-lee
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Marley?
- History
- Marley has been used as a surname and later as a given name, appearing in various English historical records.
Marley Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 950 | #322 |
| 2025 | Boys | 131 | #1,393 |
| 2024 | Girls | 1,108 | #285 |
| 2024 | Boys | 164 | #1,224 |
| 2023 | Girls | 1,108 | #284 |
| 2023 | Boys | 166 | #1,203 |
| 2022 | Girls | 1,139 | #276 |
| 2022 | Boys | 184 | #1,138 |
| 2021 | Girls | 1,379 | #215 |
| 2021 | Boys | 180 | #1,131 |
| 2020 | Girls | 1,369 | #211 |
| 2020 | Boys | 234 | #942 |
| 2019 | Girls | 1,336 | #233 |
| 2019 | Boys | 192 | #1,063 |
| 2018 | Girls | 1,418 | #222 |
| 2018 | Boys | 244 | #889 |
| 2017 | Girls | 1,475 | #209 |
| 2017 | Boys | 220 | #947 |
| 2016 | Girls | 1,500 | #215 |
| 2016 | Boys | 263 | #855 |
| 2015 | Girls | 1,499 | #218 |
| 2015 | Boys | 262 | #859 |
| 2014 | Girls | 1,650 | #203 |
| 2014 | Boys | 279 | #816 |
When Was Marley 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.
2008 · Girls
2,359 recorded births
National rank #145
2009 · Girls
2,171 recorded births
National rank #149
2014 · Girls
1,650 recorded births
National rank #203
2013 · Girls
1,533 recorded births
National rank #209
Where Marley 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 |
|---|---|---|
| NV | #178 | 14 |
| WV | #181 | 9 |
| MS | #182 | 14 |
| LA | #195 | 22 |
| SC | #198 | 24 |
| MT | #208 | 5 |
| GA | #216 | 49 |
| ID | #221 | 10 |