How Many People Are Named Marlys?
Complete statistics for the name Marlys: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Marlys is a very rare female name, with only 4,089 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 80,711 Americans. The vast majority of those named Marlys are over 60, reflecting its status as a classic, old-school name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, spirituality, and wisdom.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 84All 8,963 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1937Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Marlys Through the Generations
Marlys has been a name that has seen steady usage through the decades, peaking in popularity in 1937 with 369 births. Today, it's considered quite rare, with only 8,963 total births recorded since records began. The age distribution of people named Marlys skews heavily towards the older generation, with 96% being over 60 years old, indicating that it's a name that's deeply rooted in the past and cherished by those who carry it.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Marlys's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Marlys
How Many People Have the Name Marlys?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 4,089 people in the United States currently share the name Marlys. That works out to roughly 1 in every 80,711 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Marlys a Common or Rare Name?
Marlys is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Marlys Mean?
Marlys means "creative variant of Marly" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Marlys in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Marlys Most Popular?
The name Marlys reached peak popularity in 1937, with 369 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Marlys?
Approximately 4,089 people named Marlys live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 8,963. That works out to roughly 1 in 80,711 Americans.
Is Marlys a rare name?
Marlys is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 80,711 Americans has this name.
What does the name Marlys mean?
Marlys means "creative variant of Marly" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Marlys more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Marlys are male and 100% are female.
When was Marlys most popular?
Marlys peaked in 1937 with 369 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.