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Morley
OriginEnglish
Meaning"moor, meadow clearing"
GenderBoy & girl
US rank · girlsUnranked
Below 5 births
US rank · boysUnranked
Below 5 births
About Morley
Fresh choice in the vein of Carly and Harley.
Morley for boys
Gently pleasant English family name long associated with 60-Minuteman Morley Safer.
Pronounced MOR-lee.
As of October 2026, Morley ranked #14670 in US births in 2024 SSA, peaked at #4307 in 1925.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Girls #4,307
Boys #4,266
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank · girls | Births · girls | US rank · boys | Births · boys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
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- (Elizabeth) Morley Cowles Gale BallantineGirl
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- Morley SaferBoy
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Morley in pop culture
- Morley ClarksonGirl
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