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Morley

Boy name

Morley has been given to 566 babies in the U.S. since 1909. It peaked in 1925.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

566

Peak year

1925 (24 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1909

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

8% girls / 92% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Morley — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Morley.

FAQ

How popular is the name Morley?

Morley has been given to 566 babies in the U.S. since 1909. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Morley peak?

Morley peaked in 1925, when 24 babies were given the name.

Is Morley a girl or boy name?

Morley is primarily a boy name (92% of babies named Morley are boys).

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