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Summary

Marley is an Old English name meaning 'pleasant meadow.' It has evolved from historical forms like Merelea and Merlea to its modern variant. The name has traits of nature and tranquility and gained biblical relevance through its absence. Its popularity surged in the 20th century, especially linked to the cultural impact of musician Bob Marley, making it a modern and artistic choice.

The name Marley is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Marley has been falling for male in MidWest, falling for female in MidWest, falling for male in Northeast, falling for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Marley' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3325th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3425th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3861st out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 6919th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3199th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1236th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 980th out of 23106 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 7607th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 6475th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4986th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1413th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 368th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 227th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Marley' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.