Total births
2,841
Girls' name · since 1954
Marli
Since 1954, U.S. Social Security records show 2,841 babies named Marli, peaking in 2008. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #2056
- among girls today
- 2,841
- born since 1954
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 88%
- more common than other girls
2,841 babies have been named Marli since 1954, making it today's #2056 girls' name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Marli has been recorded 2,841 times among girls since 1954, currently ranked #2056 nationally and more common than 88% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1954 to 2025.
- #2056 among girls today
- 2,841 born since 1954
- 2010s peak decade
- 88% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Marli is currently the #2056 girls' name in America, more common than 88% of girls - 2,841 born since 1954, peaking in the 2010s.
- #2056
- among girls today
- 2,841
- born since 1954
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 88%
- more common than other girls
Marli vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#2056
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 88% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
33% of everyone ever named Marli was born in this single decade.
2008
Single peak year
171 babies were named Marli in 2008 - its busiest year on record.
How Marli compares
2,841 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
Marli's all-time total is 7x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Marli | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,841 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 171 | 48 | 19,840 |
Marli's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Marli's SSA record in two at 1996 and the more recent half accounts for 86% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 14%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1963, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2008 peak of 171, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Marli at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2008
Current rank
#2,056
Active since
1954
Marli popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1954–2025
- Peak year (2008)
- 171
- Annual births at peak, across 72 years of records
Marli popularity over time - boys
5 total births recorded since 2024 (Marli as boys' name)
Marli by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Marli's strongest decade.
946 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 33% of all-time use.
Marli births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 6
1950s
6 births
- 1960s 31
1960s
31 births
- 1970s 80
1970s
80 births
- 1980s 124
1980s
124 births
- 1990s 289
1990s
289 births
- 2000s
2000s
775 births
- 2010s
2010s
946 births
- 2020s
2020s
590 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 946 births (33% of all-time use).
How Marli 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 Marli's total volume
Marli vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Marli by state
Where Marli concentrates geographically, total births since 1954
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 243 | 8.6% |
| #2 | California | | 122 | 4.3% |
| #3 | Florida | | 105 | 3.7% |
| #4 | Georgia | | 84 | 3.0% |
| #5 | Louisiana | | 71 | 2.5% |
| #6 | Pennsylvania | | 50 | 1.8% |
| #7 | Ohio | | 46 | 1.6% |
| #8 | Alabama | | 27 | 1.0% |
Texas share of Marli's total US births 8.6%
Even split
243 of 2,841 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 23 reporting states.
Marli appears in 23 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Marli? ▼
Marli has been given to 2,841 babies in the U.S. since 1954, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #2056 as of the latest data. 171 babies were born in 2008, its single highest year.
When was Marli most popular? ▼
Marli was most popular in the 2010s decade with 946 total births. The single peak year was 2008.
Where is Marli most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Marli are Texas (243 births), California (122 births), Florida (105 births).
How long has the name Marli been used? ▼
Marli has been recorded in Social Security data since 1954, spanning 72 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Marli? ▼
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 Marli's data
- Marli's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (946 total births) through the 2020s (590) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Marlis (243 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Marli
Nearby Names Like Marli
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Marli
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 Marli side by side: Marli vs Mary Marli vs Margaret Marli vs Maria
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Marli
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, 1954–2025 (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. "Marli: #2056 Girls' Name - 2,841 Births, Peak 2008." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/marli. 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 Marli 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.