Marlayna
Every Marlayna since 1957 — 888 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Marlayna
Marlayna is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #9,871 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1957, 888 American babies have been named Marlayna. Its peak came in 1992, when 36 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Marlayna stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Marlayna year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | #9,871 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | 5 | #16,746 |
| 2022 | 8 | #11,867 |
| 2021 | 6 | #14,633 |
| 2020 | 9 | #10,819 |
| 2019 | 12 | #8,922 |
| 2018 | 12 | #8,976 |
| 2017 | 20 | #6,208 |
| 2016 | 17 | #7,113 |
| 2015 | 27 | #5,070 |
| 2014 | 21 | #6,136 |
| 2013 | 17 | #7,270 |
| 2012 | 19 | #6,780 |
| 2011 | 17 | #7,317 |
| 2010 | 13 | #9,054 |
| 2009 | 13 | #9,211 |
| 2008 | 17 | #7,628 |
| 2007 | 21 | #6,471 |
| 2006 | 14 | #8,553 |
| 2005 | 16 | #7,371 |
| 2004 | 25 | #5,159 |
| 2003 | 12 | #8,863 |
| 2002 | 23 | #5,210 |
| 2001 | 24 | #4,945 |
| 2000 | 24 | #4,918 |
| 1995 | 23 | #4,449 |
| 1990 | 23 | #4,330 |
| 1985 | 14 | #5,234 |
| 1980 | 12 | #5,762 |
| 1975 | 6 | #8,635 |
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| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Marlayna in 2025?
Marlayna ranked #9,871 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Marlayna?
888 babies have been named Marlayna in the United States since 1957, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Marlayna most popular?
Marlayna peaked in 1992, when 36 newborns received the name.
Is Marlayna a boy or girl name?
Marlayna is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Marlayna rising or falling?
Marlayna is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.