Marlei
Every Marlei since 2002 — 795 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Marlei
Marlei is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,237 in 2025 with 34 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 2002, 795 American babies have been named Marlei. Its peak came in 2020, when 75 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Marlei stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Marlei year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 34 | #4,237 | — | — |
| 2024 | 26 | #5,100 | — | — |
| 2023 | 47 | #3,410 | — | — |
| 2022 | 60 | #2,846 | — | — |
| 2021 | 62 | #2,774 | — | — |
| 2020 | 70 | #2,489 | 5 | #13,353 |
| 2019 | 61 | #2,776 | 6 | #11,643 |
| 2018 | 53 | #3,088 | — | — |
| 2017 | 55 | #3,001 | — | — |
| 2016 | 54 | #3,085 | — | — |
| 2015 | 56 | #3,049 | — | — |
| 2014 | 39 | #3,892 | — | — |
| 2013 | 26 | #5,251 | — | — |
| 2012 | 25 | #5,506 | — | — |
| 2011 | 21 | #6,267 | — | — |
| 2010 | 26 | #5,356 | — | — |
| 2009 | 28 | #5,181 | — | — |
| 2008 | 18 | #7,282 | — | — |
| 2007 | 11 | #10,574 | — | — |
| 2006 | 5 | #19,027 | — | — |
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| 2002 | 7 | #13,117 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Marlei in 2025?
Marlei ranked #4,237 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 34 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Marlei?
795 babies have been named Marlei in the United States since 2002, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Marlei most popular?
Marlei peaked in 2020, when 75 newborns received the name.
Is Marlei a boy or girl name?
Marlei is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Marlei rising or falling?
Marlei has been roughly stable over the past decade.