Marley is a distinctive choice, ranked #377 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Marley in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#377
US Rank #287
About the Name Marley
Marley is holding steady in the rankings at #377. It reached its peak of #340 in 2022 and has maintained consistent levels since — the hallmark of a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Marley is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #287, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Marley
Unlikely. With around 114 UK babies named Marley per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Marley in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Marley has held a stable position around #377 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #340 in 2022 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
Marley is more popular in the US (#287) than in the UK (#377). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Marley include: Skip Marley — Skip Marley Minto is a Jamaican singer.; Rohan Marley — Rohan Anthony Marley is a Jamaican businessman and former football player.; Damian Marley — Damian Robert Nesta Marley is a Jamaican reggae singer..
Marley appears in the US top 500 at #287 in 2024 — moderately popular in America, though less so than in the UK.
114
UK babies named Marley (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.1
In a school of 600
↓ 23 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Marley
Likely around 1 other Marley in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Marley
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Rohan Anthony Marley is a Jamaican businessman and former football player. He is the son of reggae artist Bob Marley, and the father of Zion Marley, model Selah Marley, reggae artist YG Marley, and former American football player Nico Marley.
On 3 December 1976, seven armed men raided the residence of reggae musician Bob Marley in Kingston, Jamaica, two days before Marley was to stage a concert in an attempt to quell recent violence. Politicians from across the political spectrum hoped to capitalize on Marley's support.
Joshua Omaru "YG" Marley is an American singer and rapper. He is the son of singer Lauryn Hill and former football player Rohan Marley, and the grandson of reggae pioneer Bob Marley.
Nicolas Rohan Marley is a former American football linebacker. He played college football at Tulane and was signed by the Washington Redskins as an undrafted free agent in 2017.