Morley Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationMOR-lee / /ˈmɔːrli/English; Old English
Meaning
From the marshy meadow
Historical & Cultural Background
Morley is derived from Old English elements meaning 'moor' and 'clearing' or 'meadow.' It is primarily used as a surname and has been adopted as a given name. The name has historical roots in England, where it was associated with various places named Morley. It reflects the geographical features of the areas where it originated.
Trend Summary
Morley has seen limited popularity as a given name in the United States.
Similar Names
Variants
- Morleigh
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Morley was first seen in the United States in 1909. Morley has ranked as high as #854 nationally, which occurred in 1918, and has been most popular in Michigan, California, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Morley has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Morley (1944)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| MI | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1909 | 5 |
| 1912 | 7 |
| 1914 | 11 |
| 1915 | 11 |
| 1916 | 13 |
| 1917 | 12 |
| 1918 | 19 |
| 1919 | 8 |
| 1920 | 18 |
| 1921 | 14 |
| 1922 | 13 |
| 1923 | 13 |
| 1924 | 19 |
| 1925 | 17 |
| 1926 | 13 |
| 1927 | 18 |
| 1928 | 19 |
| 1929 | 15 |
| 1930 | 15 |
| 1931 | 13 |
| 1932 | 18 |
| 1933 | 12 |
| 1934 | 15 |
| 1935 | 13 |
| 1936 | 16 |
| 1937 | 9 |
| 1938 | 12 |
| 1939 | 9 |
| 1940 | 13 |
| 1941 | 9 |
| 1942 | 13 |
| 1943 | 9 |
| 1944 | 7 |
| 1945 | 8 |
| 1948 | 7 |
| 1949 | 6 |
| 1950 | 9 |
| 1952 | 8 |
| 1953 | 5 |
| 1955 | 6 |
| 1956 | 7 |
| 1960 | 6 |
| 1961 | 7 |
| 1964 | 5 |
| 1965 | 5 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 2008 | 6 |