Morley
Pronunciation: [ m-AWRL-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Morley first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 69 babies have been named Morley in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Morley is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #20,020 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #20,020
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Morley
Morley is a boy name .
Is Morley a boy or girl name? Morley is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #20,020 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #28,667. Morley is more commonly used as a boy name.
Morley is currently ranked #20,020 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Morley include Mor, Morl, Morly, Morlie, Moy, Moie, and Morkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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