Total births
2,879
Girls' name · since 1989
Marely
Since 1989, U.S. Social Security records show 2,879 babies named Marely, peaking in 2008. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #3255
- among girls today
- 2,879
- born since 1989
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 82%
- more common than other girls
2,879 babies have been named Marely since 1989, making it today's #3255 girls' name.
Marely has 2,879 recorded births among girls since 1989, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #3255 as of the latest data, more common than 82% of girls, busiest in the 2000s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1989 to 2025.
- #3255 among girls today
- 2,879 born since 1989
- 2000s peak decade
- 82% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Marely is currently the #3255 girls' name in America, more common than 82% of girls - 2,879 born since 1989, peaking in the 2000s.
- #3255
- among girls today
- 2,879
- born since 1989
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 82%
- more common than other girls
Marely vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#3255
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 82% of names given to girls today.
2000s
Peak decade
64% of everyone ever named Marely was born in this single decade.
2008
Single peak year
1,005 babies were named Marely in 2008 - its busiest year on record.
How Marely compares
2,879 Top 18% higher than 82% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Marely's all-time total is 8x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Marely | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,879 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 1,005 | 48 | 19,840 |
Marely's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Marely's SSA record in two at 2008 and the more recent half accounts for 79% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 21%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1992, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2008 peak of 1,005, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Marely at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2008
Current rank
#3,255
Active since
1989
Marely popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1989–2025
- Peak year (2008)
- 1,005
- Annual births at peak, across 37 years of records
Marely by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Marely's strongest decade.
1,839 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 64% of all-time use.
Marely births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 6
1980s
6 births
- 1990s 80
1990s
80 births
- 2000s
2000s
1,839 births
- 2010s 727
2010s
727 births
- 2020s 227
2020s
227 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 1,839 births (64% of all-time use).
How Marely compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Marely's total volume
Marely vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Marely by state
Where Marely concentrates geographically, total births since 1989
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 660 | 22.9% |
| #2 | Texas | | 616 | 21.4% |
| #3 | Arizona | | 113 | 3.9% |
| #4 | Georgia | | 84 | 2.9% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 83 | 2.9% |
| #6 | Florida | | 69 | 2.4% |
| #7 | North Carolina | | 65 | 2.3% |
| #8 | Washington | | 55 | 1.9% |
California share of Marely's total US births 22.9%
Even split
660 of 2,879 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 33 reporting states.
Marely appears in 33 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Marely? ▼
Marely has been given to 2,879 babies in the U.S. since 1989, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #3255 as of the latest data. 1,005 babies were born in 2008, its single highest year.
When was Marely most popular? ▼
Marely was most popular in the 2000s decade with 1,839 total births. The single peak year was 2008.
Where is Marely most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Marely are California (660 births), Texas (616 births), Arizona (113 births).
How long has the name Marely been used? ▼
Records for Marely go back to 1989, giving 37 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Marely? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Mary, Margaret, Maria, Martha, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Marely's data
- Marely's decade-level peak was the 2000s (1,839 total births); usage has since declined to 227 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Marelys (660 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Marely
Nearby Names Like Marely
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Marely
Mary Girl
#131 4,141,481 births
Margaret Girl
#119 1,264,774 births
Maria Girl
#74 566,111 births
Martha Girl
#666 551,741 births
Marie Girl
#632 540,077 births
Compare Marely side by side: Marely vs Mary Marely vs Margaret Marely vs Maria
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Names with a similar popularity rank to Marely
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Josselyn #3252
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Janiah #3258
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Taylynn #3259
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1989–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Marely: #3255 Girls' Name - 2,879 Births, Peak 2008." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/marely. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Marely draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.