Morley
2 countriesPopularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Morley was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
566 births recorded 1909–2024 · peaked in 1925 with 24 births
Most common in: Michigan, California, New York
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
93 births recorded 2000–2021 · currently #3990 · peaked in 2005 with 8 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
93 births recorded 2000–2021 · peaked in 2005 with 8 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Morley’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 1939 | #2449 | — |
| 1940 | #1983 | ↑466 |
| 1941 | #2491 | ↓508 |
| 1942 | #2042 | ↑449 |
| 1943 | #2563 | ↓521 |
| 1944 | #2862 | ↓299 |
| 1945 | #2574 | ↑288 |
| 1948 | #3010 | ↓436 |
| 1949 | #3298 | ↓288 |
| 1950 | #2580 | ↑718 |
| 1952 | #2875 | ↓295 |
| 1953 | #3798 | ↓923 |
| 1955 | #3505 | ↑293 |
| 1956 | #3216 | ↑289 |
| 1960 | #3665 | ↓449 |
| 1961 | #3356 | ↑309 |
| 1964 | #4039 | ↓683 |
| 1965 | #3930 | ↑109 |
| 1978 | #5772 | ↓1842 |
| 2008 | #11037 | ↓5265 |
Frequently asked questions about Morley
Is Morley a popular name?
Morley has 566 recorded births in United States between 1909 and 2024, but doesn’t currently rank in the yearly top list.
Is Morley more common for boys or girls?
Morley is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Morley most popular?
Morley peaked in 1925 in United States, with 24 recorded births that year.
Is Morley rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Morley’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #1440 in 1909 to #11037 in 2008.
How many babies have been named Morley?
At least 659 babies have been recorded with the name Morley across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Morley popular in more than one country?
Yes — Morley appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.