Marlow
Meaningleftover lake · Old English
- US rank
- #1,163
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,163 in 2025
199 babies were named Marlow in the US in 2025. It has climbed 860 places in five years.
Found on lists
Save adds it to your list. Vote moves it up the top voted names.
US births per million girls, 1963–2025
US births per million boys, 1910–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Marlow you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 8,078 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Marlow, 199 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Marlow would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMarlow first shows up in US birth records in 1910, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 115 years since.
- Best yearMarlow is at its all-time high right now: #1,163 in 2025.
- TrendMarlow has climbed 860 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #1,163. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedMarlow is most popular in Utah, where it ranks #490, followed by Colorado (#497) and Wisconsin (#564). It's in the top 1,000 in 11 states.
- Boy or girlMarlow is given to both boys and girls: 77% of the 259 babies named Marlow in 2025 were girls. That makes it one of the names that truly works for either.
- MeaningIn Old English, Marlow means “leftover lake”.
About the name Marlow
Marlow is a gender-neutral name of English origin meaning “leftover lake”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-low”. US birth records list Marlow for girls from 1963 to 2025, in 44 of those 63 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #1,163 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #1,163, with 199 babies. Of the 259 US babies named Marlow in 2025, 77% were girls and 23% were boys.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 4.3 | 231,788 girls |
| 1970s | 5.8 | 172,414 girls |
| 1980s | 1.7 | 581,395 girls |
| 1990s | 0.3 | 3,703,704 girls |
| 2000s | 5.3 | 189,753 girls |
| 2010s | 42 | 23,969 girls |
| 2020s | 93 | 10,743 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 13 | 74,405 boys |
| 1920s | 12 | 83,612 boys |
| 1930s | 21 | 47,916 boys |
| 1940s | 9.8 | 101,729 boys |
| 1950s | 7.8 | 128,700 boys |
| 1960s | 8.8 | 113,766 boys |
| 1970s | 21 | 47,483 boys |
| 1980s | 8.8 | 112,994 boys |
| 1990s | 5.3 | 190,476 boys |
| 2000s | 6.8 | 148,148 boys |
| 2010s | 13 | 77,760 boys |
| 2020s | 30 | 33,841 boys |
More English names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
Questions about the name Marlow
What does the name Marlow mean?
Marlow means “leftover lake” in Old English.
What is the origin of the name Marlow?
Marlow has English roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Oliver.
Is Marlow a boy or girl name?
Both. Marlow is used for boys and girls: in 2025, 77% of US babies named Marlow were girls.
How popular is the name Marlow?
Marlow ranked #1,163 for US girls in 2025, given to 199 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#1,163).