Marely Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Marely originates from the English name Marley, which means 'lake clearing' and has roots in Old English. The name has evolved through various historical forms and is seen as modern and nature-inspired today. There is no direct biblical relevance associated with this name, but it has gained popularity in recent decades through cultural influences.
The name Marely is most popular in Arizona, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Marely has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Marely' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 13360th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1488th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3472nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Marely' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Marely"
Pronunciation
/ˈmɛrli/
Origin
English
Etymology
Marely is derived from the name Marley, which comes from Old English components meaning 'mere' (lake) and 'leah' (woodland clearing).
Meaning
Lake clearing
Language Evolution
Marely, Marley, Mereley
Historical Usage
Marely gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly influenced by the use of similar names in literature and media.
Variants & Derivatives
Marley, Marlie, Marly
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Marely is viewed as a modern and unique name, often associated with nature and tranquility.
Famous People
Bob Marley, Marley Dias
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Marely"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Marely"
"Marely" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 13360th of 27321 | 53 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1488th of 35406 | 2,243 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 3472nd of 30306 | 545 |
Regional Popularity of "Marely" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Marely" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
100.00% 5194th/5194 |
- |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
36.08% 1653rd/4582 |
47.00% 2427th/5164 |
17.33% 1267th/7313 |
13.27% 990th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
38.63% 2635th/6822 |
34.35% 2156th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Marely"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Marely" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.