Marlys
Every Marlys since 1910 — 8,963 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Marlys
Marlys is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1910, 8,963 American babies have been named Marlys. Its peak came in 1937, when 369 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1930s.
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 Marlys stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Marlys 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 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | 5 | #16,858 | — | — |
| 2021 | 5 | #16,834 | — | — |
| 2020 | 5 | #16,669 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | 5 | #17,282 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | 11 | #9,846 | — | — |
| 2015 | 5 | #18,196 | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | 6 | #16,200 | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — | — | — |
| 2008 | 7 | #14,833 | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — | — | — |
| 2006 | 6 | #16,418 | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — | — | — |
| 2004 | 6 | #15,375 | — | — |
| 2003 | 6 | #15,075 | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — | — | — |
| 2001 | 5 | #16,979 | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — | — | — |
| 1995 | 5 | #14,878 | — | — |
| 1990 | 5 | #14,367 | — | — |
| 1985 | 5 | #11,776 | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — | — | — |
| 1975 | 10 | #5,809 | — | — |
| 1970 | 23 | #2,997 | — | — |
| 1965 | 25 | #2,445 | — | — |
| 1960 | 79 | #1,234 | — | — |
| 1955 | 113 | #925 | — | — |
| 1950 | 181 | #635 | — | — |
| 1945 | 234 | #468 | — | — |
| 1940 | 295 | #394 | — | — |
| 1935 | 350 | #342 | — | — |
| 1930 | 211 | #462 | — | — |
| 1925 | 113 | #695 | — | — |
| 1920 | 48 | #1,084 | — | — |
| 1915 | 24 | #1,506 | — | — |
| 1910 | 5 | #2,649 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Marlys in 2025?
Marlys did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Marlys?
8,963 babies have been named Marlys in the United States since 1910, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Marlys most popular?
Marlys peaked in 1937, when 369 newborns received the name.
Is Marlys a boy or girl name?
Marlys is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Marlys rising or falling?
Marlys is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.