Marlys
Girl nameMarlys has been given to 8,963 babies in the U.S. since 1910. It peaked in 1937.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
8,963
Peak year
1937 (369 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1910
10-year trend
▼ -100%
Gender split
100% girls / 0% boys
Rank through the decades
Marlys's rank among U.S. girl names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Girls rank |
|---|---|
| 1925 | #695 |
| 1950 | #635 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Marlys — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Marlys.
FAQ
How popular is the name Marlys?
Marlys has been given to 8,963 babies in the U.S. since 1910. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Marlys peak?
Marlys peaked in 1937, when 369 babies were given the name.
Is Marlys a girl or boy name?
Marlys is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Marlys are girls).
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