Marley
- Meaning
- English place-name surname; exact meaning varies
- Origin
- English
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What does Marley mean?
Marley means “English place-name surname; exact meaning varies”.
Marley is an English surname associated with place-names. Its older elements have been interpreted in different ways, so “pleasant seaside meadow” is too definite to serve as a universal meaning. The surname connection is more secure than that attractive but simplified phrase.
Musician Bob Marley gives the name a strong musical association, and Marley & Me supplies another familiar reference. Marlee is a spelling alternative used as a given name. Marley is chosen for boys and girls, with no need to alter the ending. A family may value the surname, music, or sound independently of the disputed place-name explanation.
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How popular is Marley?
United States · 2025Explore how often Marley is used and how its ranking has changed.
- US girls rank
- #322 2025 · #1 is most popular
- Girls named Marley
- 950 Recorded births in 2025
- Change in births
- 14.3% Fewer than 2024
Marley over time
United States · Girls
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Yearly data & usage
Rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys. The summary highlights girls, the most common recorded usage in 2025. Use the chart’s usage selector to explore both categories.
| Year | Usage | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | #1,397 | 131 |
| 2025 | Girls | #322 | 950 |
| 2024 | Boys | #1,228 | 164 |
| 2024 | Girls | #286 | 1,108 |
| 2023 | Boys | #1,204 | 166 |
| 2023 | Girls | #284 | 1,108 |
| 2022 | Boys | #1,140 | 184 |
| 2022 | Girls | #276 | 1,139 |
| 2021 | Boys | #1,133 | 180 |
| 2021 | Girls | #215 | 1,379 |
| 2020 | Boys | #943 | 234 |
| 2020 | Girls | #211 | 1,369 |
| 2019 | Boys | #1,065 | 192 |
| 2019 | Girls | #233 | 1,336 |
| 2018 | Boys | #889 | 244 |
| 2018 | Girls | #222 | 1,418 |
| 2017 | Boys | #950 | 220 |
| 2017 | Girls | #209 | 1,475 |
| 2016 | Boys | #859 | 263 |
| 2016 | Girls | #215 | 1,500 |
| 2015 | Boys | #863 | 262 |
| 2015 | Girls | #218 | 1,499 |
| 2014 | Boys | #816 | 279 |
| 2014 | Girls | #203 | 1,650 |
Years reflect available birth records. Missing records do not mean zero births.
Names like Marley
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Marlee
Mostly girls- Meaning
- From Marley; woodland meaning varies by place
Listed as a related name to Marley.
Avery
Unisex- Meaning
- Ruler of the elves
Shares an origin with Marley.
Carter
Unisex- Meaning
- Transporter of goods by cart
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Riley
Unisex- Meaning
- Rye clearing (English); Irish surname origin uncertain
Shares an origin with Marley.
Angel
Unisex- Meaning
- Angel; messenger
Shares an origin with Marley.
Parker
Unisex- Meaning
- Park keeper
Shares an origin with Marley.
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