Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Marley.
National Rank (2025)
#322
All-Time Peak Rank
#145 (2008)
Total U.S. Births
33,045
Unisex Distribution14.0% Boy / 86.0% GirlBalance: Leans Female
💡 The Marley Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Marley
According to SSA data, Marley achieved its highest historical rank of #145 in 2008. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2008 with 2,359 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 36.6%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 61 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Marley scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-36.6% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record2,359Births in 2008
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
61Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:0
1920s:0
1930s:12
1940s:18
1950s:38
1960s:41
1970s:124
1980s:497
1990s:2,035
2000s:8,992
2010s:14,235
2020s:7,053
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesMar-ley
Letter Count6 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with M, a letter used by only 7.6% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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