Motley Name Popularity and Statistics
Motley is used for both girls and boys. 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 Motley?
Motley is spelled M-O-T-L-E-Y. The name has 6 letters.
Motley Popularity in 2025
Rank#8,362
Recorded Births12
Rank#6,803
Recorded Births12
- Girls usage fell 1,720 places to #8,362 and recorded 5 fewer births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 2,817 places to #6,803 and recorded 15 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.
Motley Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2010 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 12 | #8,362 |
| 2025 | Boys | 12 | #6,803 |
| 2024 | Girls | 17 | #6,642 |
| 2024 | Boys | 27 | #3,986 |
| 2023 | Girls | 26 | #4,999 |
| 2023 | Boys | 26 | #4,112 |
| 2022 | Girls | 11 | #9,056 |
| 2022 | Boys | 42 | #2,962 |
| 2021 | Girls | 14 | #7,630 |
| 2021 | Boys | 14 | #6,032 |
| 2020 | Girls | 10 | #9,546 |
| 2020 | Boys | 13 | #6,296 |
| 2019 | Girls | 5 | #15,539 |
| 2011 | Boys | 6 | #10,808 |
| 2010 | Boys | 5 | #12,231 |
When Was Motley 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.
2022 · Boys
42 recorded births
National rank #2,962
2024 · Boys
27 recorded births
National rank #3,986
2023 · Boys
26 recorded births
National rank #4,112
2023 · Girls
26 recorded births
National rank #4,999
Where Motley Ranked Highest in 2023
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 |
|---|---|---|
| TX | #3,299 | 5 |
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| TX | #2,628 | 5 |