Boy · #3,538 in 2026

Markley

Name: Popularity of the name Markley in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Markley, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#3,538

Peak Rank

#3,143 (1953)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1931

First Year

1965

Last Year

1953

Peak Year

#3143

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Markley

Markley first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1931, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1953, when 7 Markleys were born — ranking #3,143 that year. As of 2026, Markley ranks #3,538 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 24 Markleys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1930s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Markley

Phonetically similar names — useful when Markley is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Markley

What does the name Markley mean?

Markley is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1931. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Markley in 2026?

In 2026, Markley ranks #3,538 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Markley most popular?

Markley reached its peak popularity in 1953, ranking #3,143 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Markley a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Markley is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Markley?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Markley include Thaddues, Laury, Jimmye. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Markley

Markley is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1931 and has accumulated 24 births in the dataset. Markley's peak popularity came in 1953 when it ranked #3,143. Use the chart and map above to compare Markley's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.