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How Many People Are Named Marley?
Estimated people named Marley living in the U.S. today
36,581
Gender distribution
14% male · 86% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 37,307
- Peak year: 2008 (2,650 births)
- Estimated living today: 36,581
Marley by age group — who carries the name today?
Marley popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Marley
Marley has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 37,307 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 36,581 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 9,344 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Marleys you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Marley in the US?
An estimated 36,581 people named Marley are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Marley rare — about 1 in 9,344 Americans.
Is Marley a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Marley is 14% male and 86% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was Marley most popular?
Marley peaked in 2008, when 2,650 babies were given the name. Its current trend is steady compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Marley?
Marley ranks #1,110 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 47 out of 100 (higher means rarer).