Marley Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
14% Masculine / 86% Feminine
Meaning:
Marley means 'pleasant meadow' and is of English origin.
Meaning of the Name Marley
Marley is a unisex name of English origin. It is derived from the Old English name Mǣrleah, which means 'pleasant meadow'. The name became popular after Bob Marley, the Jamaican singer-songwriter, gained international fame. Marley has a peaceful and nature-inspired meaning, and it is a popular choice for parents who love reggae music or want a name with a laid-back vibe.
Popularity of the Name Marley
The popularity for the name Marley peaked in popularity in the year 2008 with 2,357 births, which ranked number 312 out of 32,533 unique names for that year. Marley had the most female births in 2008 with 2,357, which ranked number 145 out of 20,474 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2008 with 291, which ranked number 762 out of 14,620 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Marley has declined over the last ten years from 1,431 births to 1,315 births, a decline of -8.11%. Among males, Marley has declined slightly in popularity over the last ten years from 190 births to 182 births, a decline of -4.21%. Among females, Marley has declined in popularity over the last ten years from 1,241 births to 1,133 births, a decline of -8.70%.
Nationwide Popularity of Marley
- 20 Year Trend of Marley: 172.82%
- 10 Year Trend of Marley: -8.11%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Marley: -4.21%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Marley: -8.70%
Popularity of Marley by State
For males, Marley was most popular in Southeastern states with 55 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in CA, with 16 male births. Among females, Marley was most popular in Southeastern states with 373 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 109 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Marley. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL | < 5 | N/A | 23 | 209 |
| AR | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 423 |
| AZ | < 5 | N/A | 20 | 331 |
| CA | 16 | 1233 | 109 | 318 |
| CO | < 5 | N/A | 20 | 262 |
| CT | < 5 | N/A | 18 | 164 |
| DE | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 171 |
| FL | 13 | 996 | 66 | 288 |
| GA | 10 | 856 | 50 | 218 |
| IA | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 436 |
| IL | 8 | 953 | 26 | 398 |
| IN | < 5 | N/A | 35 | 185 |
| KS | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 288 |
| KY | < 5 | N/A | 25 | 165 |
| LA | 7 | 643 | 25 | 181 |
| MA | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 416 |
| MD | 7 | 645 | 18 | 316 |
| MI | 6 | 1000 | 42 | 211 |
| MN | < 5 | N/A | 23 | 242 |
| MO | < 5 | N/A | 26 | 235 |
| MS | < 5 | N/A | 17 | 169 |
| NC | 9 | 864 | 51 | 205 |
| NE | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 356 |
| NH | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 163 |
| NJ | 7 | 819 | 20 | 410 |
| NV | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 282 |
| NY | 6 | 1587 | 49 | 350 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 44 | 257 |
| OK | < 5 | N/A | 15 | 246 |
| OR | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 264 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 35 | 315 |
| SC | < 5 | N/A | 27 | 156 |
| SD | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 135 |
| TN | 9 | 688 | 42 | 167 |
| TX | 14 | 1359 | 95 | 364 |
| UT | < 5 | N/A | 14 | 290 |
| VA | 7 | 848 | 27 | 312 |
| WA | < 5 | N/A | 21 | 335 |
| WI | < 5 | N/A | 22 | 238 |
| WV | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 120 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Marley
- Total Births of Marley: 1304 (-0.84%)
- Male Births of Marley: 181 (-0.43%)
- Female Births of Marley: 1123 (-0.91%)
Given the downward trend of Marley over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -0.84% decrease in total births, for a total of 1,304 births in 2024. Male births for Marley have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 181 male births in 2024, a decrease of -0.43%. For Females, births for Marley have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 1,123 female births in 2024, a decrease of -0.91%.