Total births
145
Unisex name · since 2010
Motley
Since 2010, U.S. Social Security records show 145 babies named Motley, peaking in 2022. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #4063
- among boys today
- 145
- born since 2010
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 72%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Motley is the #4063 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 145 recorded since 2010.
Social Security Administration records show Motley recorded 145 times among boys since 2010, holding rank #4063 nationally today, ahead of 72% of boys, peaking in the 2020s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2010 to 2025.
- #4063 among boys today
- 145 born since 2010
- 2020s peak decade
- 72% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Motley is currently the #4063 unisex name in America, more common than 72% of boys - 145 born since 2010, peaking in the 2020s.
- #4063
- among boys today
- 145
- born since 2010
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 72%
- more common than other boys
Motley vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4063
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 72% of names given to boys today.
2020s
Peak decade
92% of everyone ever named Motley was born in this single decade.
2022
Single peak year
42 babies were named Motley in 2022 - its busiest year on record.
How Motley compares
145 32nd percentile among 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys 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
Motley's all-time total is 60% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Motley | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 145 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 42 | 23 | 22,252 |
Motley's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Motley splits its recorded history at 2022: 74% of all births land in the more recent half, 26% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 2010 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2022 peak of 42 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Motley at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2022
Current rank
#4,063
Active since
2010
Motley popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2010–2025
- Peak year (2022)
- 42
- Annual births at peak, across 16 years of records
Motley popularity over time - girls
95 total births recorded since 2019 (Motley as girls' name)
Motley by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Motley's strongest decade.
134 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 92% of all-time use.
Motley births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2010s 11
2010s
11 births
- 2020s
2020s
134 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 134 births (92% of all-time use).
Motley by state
Where Motley concentrates geographically, total births since 2010
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 5 | 3.4% |
Texas share of Motley's total US births 3.4%
5 of 145 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Motley? ▼
Motley has been given to 145 babies in the U.S. since 2010, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #4063 as of the latest data. 42 babies were born in 2022, its single highest year.
When was Motley most popular? ▼
Motley was most popular in the 2020s decade with 134 total births. The single peak year was 2022.
Where is Motley most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Motley are Texas (5 births).
Is Motley a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Motley is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 145 births, and as a girl's name it has 95 births.
How long has the name Motley been used? ▼
Records for Motley go back to 2010, giving 16 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Motley? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Motty, Motaz, Moti, Mott, and 3 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Motley's data
- Texas records the most Motleys (5 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 Motley
Nearby Names Like Motley
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Motley
Motty Boy
#3513 232 births
Motaz Boy
#13389 57 births
Moti Boy
38 births
Mott Boy
29 births
Motti Boy
15 births
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 2010–2025 (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. "Motley: #4063 Unisex Name - 145 Births, Peak 2022." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/motley. 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 Motley 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 July 2026.