How Many People Are Named Marli?

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

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Marli
Very Rare
2,767
Estimated People
1 in 119,263
1 in X Americans
2008
Peak Popularity
Male
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Tradition
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⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
5 (0%)
♀ Female
2,762 (100%)
0%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 18

Population Share

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📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alabama 21
Arizona 6
California 122
Colorado 6
Florida 98
Georgia 77
Idaho 5
Illinois 21
Indiana 11
Louisiana 71
Maryland 7
Michigan 11
Missouri 26
Mississippi 5
North Carolina 25
New York 10
Ohio 46
Pennsylvania 44
South Carolina 5
Tennessee 27
Texas 237
Utah 18
Wisconsin 5
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 0.0%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Marli

How Many People Have the Name Marli in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,767 people in the United States currently share the name Marli. That works out to roughly 1 in every 119,263 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 checker.

Is Marli a Common or Rare Name?

Marli 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 Marli Mean?

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

Gender Breakdown: Is Marli Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Marli in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female. Marli 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 Marli Most Popular?

The name Marli reached peak popularity in 2008, with 171 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Marli Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Marli 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 Marli?

Approximately 2,767 people in the United States share the name Marli, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Marli a rare name?

Marli is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 119,263 Americans has this name.

What does the name Marli mean?

The meaning and origin of Marli 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 Marli more male or female?

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

When was Marli most popular?

The name Marli reached its peak in 2008, with 171 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 People2,767
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 119,263
GenderMale
Avg Age18
Peak Year2008
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page for full details.