How Many People Are Named Marleigh?

Complete statistics for the name Marleigh in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Marleigh
Very Rare
5,844
Estimated People
1 in 56,468
1 in X Americans
2021
Peak Popularity
Female
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
5,844 (100%)
0%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 12

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alabama 249
Arkansas 91
Arizona 31
California 116
Colorado 27
Connecticut 5
Florida 270
Georgia 360
Iowa 11
Illinois 120
Indiana 178
Kansas 19
Kentucky 102
Louisiana 254
Massachusetts 5
Maryland 133
Michigan 161
Minnesota 13
Missouri 136
Mississippi 199
North Carolina 276
North Dakota 5
Nebraska 5
New Jersey 32
New York 135
Ohio 221
Oklahoma 53
Oregon 5
Pennsylvania 154
South Carolina 163
Tennessee 203
Texas 410
Virginia 241
Washington 11
Wisconsin 26
West Virginia 13
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 0.0%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Marleigh

How Many People Have the Name Marleigh in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 5,844 people in the United States currently share the name Marleigh. That works out to roughly 1 in every 56,468 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Marleigh a Common or Rare Name?

Marleigh is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Marleigh Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Marleigh are covered in full on the Marleigh name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Marleigh Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Marleigh in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female. Marleigh is used almost exclusively as a female name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Marleigh Most Popular?

The name Marleigh reached peak popularity in 2021, with 418 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Marleigh Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Marleigh across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Marleigh?

Approximately 5,844 people in the United States share the name Marleigh, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Marleigh a rare name?

Marleigh is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 56,468 Americans has this name.

What does the name Marleigh mean?

The meaning and origin of Marleigh is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Marleigh more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Marleigh are male and 100% are female. The predicted gender is Female.

When was Marleigh most popular?

The name Marleigh reached its peak in 2021, with 418 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People5,844
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 56,468
GenderFemale
Avg Age12
Peak Year2021
Male %0%
Female %100%

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