Marley

Marley is a unisex name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 1,261 babies in the United States.

Marley at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Marley

Marley belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Marley first appears in Social Security records in 1914 and has been given to 37,307 babies since 1880, including 1,261 in 2024.

Marley in US records

First recorded (US)
1914
Babies named Marley in 2024
1,261
Total since 1880
37,307

Marley in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Babies named Marley in 2025
488
Total since 1996
9,841

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Marley mean?

The meaning of Marley is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Marley a boy or girl name?

Marley is a unisex name. In 2024, 1,261 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Marley?

Marley comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Marley?

Marley is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1914 and has been given to 37,307 babies since 1880.

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This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].