Marli
- US rank
- #2,298
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,391 in 2008
79 babies were named Marli in the US in 2025. It has dropped 248 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1954–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Marli you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 20,325 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Marli, 79 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Marli would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMarli first shows up in US birth records in 1954, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 71 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2008, when it reached #1,391.
- TrendMarli has slipped 248 places over the last five years and now sits at #2,298. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedMarli is most popular in Alabama, where it ranks #716. It's in the top 1,000 in 1 state.
About the name Marli
Marli is a girl name of English origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-rli”. US birth records list Marli for girls from 1954 to 2025, in 60 of those 72 years. Its best year was 2008, when it ranked #1,391 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #2,298, with 79 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 0.5 | 1,935,484 girls |
| 1960s | 1.8 | 568,182 girls |
| 1970s | 5.2 | 193,798 girls |
| 1980s | 7.2 | 139,665 girls |
| 1990s | 16 | 62,112 girls |
| 2000s | 42 | 23,981 girls |
| 2010s | 54 | 18,484 girls |
| 2020s | 61 | 16,488 girls |
Other spellings of Marli
More English girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
- Girl name: Lucy · light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Scarlett · scarlet red
Questions about the name Marli
What is the origin of the name Marli?
Marli has English roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Marli a boy or girl name?
Marli is a girl name.
How popular is the name Marli?
Marli ranked #2,298 for US girls in 2025, given to 79 babies. Its best year was 2008 (#1,391).