Marlowe
Meaningremnant of a lake · Old English
- US rank
- #523
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #523 in 2025
575 babies were named Marlowe in the US in 2025. It has climbed 401 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1918–2025
US births per million boys, 1912–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 2,795 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Marlowe, 575 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Marlowe would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMarlowe first shows up in US birth records in 1912, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 113 years since.
- Best yearMarlowe is at its all-time high right now: #523 in 2025.
- Then vs nowMarlowe is 43× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 120,482 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 2,795.
- TrendMarlowe has climbed 401 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #523. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedMarlowe is most popular in New Hampshire, where it ranks #236, followed by Colorado (#270) and Minnesota (#285). It's in the top 1,000 in 35 states.
- MeaningIn Old English, Marlowe means “remnant of a lake”.
About the name Marlowe
Marlowe is a girl name of English origin meaning “remnant of a lake”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-owe”. US birth records list Marlowe for girls from 1918 to 2025, in 72 of those 108 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #523 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #523, with 575 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 2.6 | 384,615 girls |
| 1920s | 2.1 | 485,437 girls |
| 1930s | 3.1 | 324,675 girls |
| 1940s | 2.8 | 361,011 girls |
| 1950s | 0.3 | 2,857,143 girls |
| 1960s | 2.1 | 485,437 girls |
| 1970s | 4.3 | 230,947 girls |
| 1980s | 3.9 | 253,807 girls |
| 1990s | 4.3 | 234,192 girls |
| 2000s | 13 | 74,239 girls |
| 2010s | 107 | 9,314 girls |
| 2020s | 239 | 4,177 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 15 | 65,466 boys |
| 1920s | 15 | 68,399 boys |
| 1930s | 17 | 58,480 boys |
| 1940s | 8.5 | 117,371 boys |
| 1950s | 8.7 | 114,416 boys |
| 1960s | 7.0 | 142,653 boys |
| 1970s | 9.8 | 101,729 boys |
| 1980s | 4.1 | 246,305 boys |
| 1990s | 4.1 | 241,546 boys |
| 2000s | 4.9 | 204,082 boys |
| 2010s | 9.6 | 104,712 boys |
| 2020s | 19 | 53,860 boys |
More English girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
- Girl name: Lucy · light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Scarlett · scarlet red
Questions about the name Marlowe
What does the name Marlowe mean?
Marlowe means “remnant of a lake” in Old English.
What is the origin of the name Marlowe?
Marlowe has English roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Marlowe a boy or girl name?
Marlowe is a girl name, though a few boys get it too.
How popular is the name Marlowe?
Marlowe ranked #523 for US girls in 2025, given to 575 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#523).