Marley
Gender: Mostly Girl
Meaning: Pleasant wood, pleasant meadow
Origin: Old English
Popularity: Ranked #322 in 2025 with 950 babies born.
History: Marley is an English place name and surname derived from the Old English for pleasant meadow or wood. As a given name it is overwhelmingly associated with reggae legend Bob Marley, whose music made him one of the most influential musicians in history and whose son Ziggy continues his legacy. The name is used for both boys and girls.
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Marley? About 1 in 3,079 babies born in 2025 were named Marley, or roughly 3 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Marley
What does the name Marley mean?
Marley means “Pleasant wood, pleasant meadow” from Old English roots.
What is the origin of the name Marley?
Marley has Old English origin. The traditional meaning is “Pleasant wood, pleasant meadow”.
How popular is Marley?
Marley ranked #322 in 2025 — given to 950 babies that year.
When was Marley most popular?
Marley peaked in 2008 with 2,359 babies registered that year.
Is Marley a boy or girl name?
Marley is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 14% of Marleys are boys and 86% are girls.
Is the name Marley rising or falling in popularity?
Marley has fallen 111 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #211 in 2020 to #322 in 2025.
How long has Marley been recorded?
Marley appears in birth records across 98 years — from 1914 through 2025.