Marli
Every Marli since 1954 — 2,846 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Marli
Marli is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,317 in 2025 with 79 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1954, 2,846 American babies have been named Marli. Its peak came in 2008, when 171 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Marli stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Marli 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 | 79 | #2,317 | — | — |
| 2024 | 94 | #2,065 | 5 | #13,515 |
| 2023 | 120 | #1,718 | — | — |
| 2022 | 105 | #1,913 | — | — |
| 2021 | 102 | #1,937 | — | — |
| 2020 | 90 | #2,058 | — | — |
| 2019 | 102 | #1,938 | — | — |
| 2018 | 104 | #1,921 | — | — |
| 2017 | 104 | #1,938 | — | — |
| 2016 | 94 | #2,090 | — | — |
| 2015 | 103 | #1,959 | — | — |
| 2014 | 106 | #1,903 | — | — |
| 2013 | 84 | #2,227 | — | — |
| 2012 | 78 | #2,393 | — | — |
| 2011 | 79 | #2,361 | — | — |
| 2010 | 92 | #2,147 | — | — |
| 2009 | 134 | #1,670 | — | — |
| 2008 | 171 | #1,394 | — | — |
| 2007 | 88 | #2,241 | — | — |
| 2006 | 74 | #2,501 | — | — |
| 2005 | 65 | #2,618 | — | — |
| 2004 | 60 | #2,730 | — | — |
| 2003 | 47 | #3,164 | — | — |
| 2002 | 46 | #3,125 | — | — |
| 2001 | 43 | #3,234 | — | — |
| 2000 | 47 | #3,003 | — | — |
| 1995 | 21 | #4,784 | — | — |
| 1990 | 17 | #5,445 | — | — |
| 1985 | 15 | #4,998 | — | — |
| 1980 | 8 | #7,844 | — | — |
| 1975 | 7 | #7,653 | — | — |
| 1970 | 9 | #5,658 | — | — |
| 1965 | 5 | #7,159 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Marli in 2025?
Marli ranked #2,317 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 79 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Marli?
2,846 babies have been named Marli in the United States since 1954, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Marli most popular?
Marli peaked in 2008, when 171 newborns received the name.
Is Marli a boy or girl name?
Marli is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Marli rising or falling?
Marli has been roughly stable over the past decade.