Marlowe
Marlowe first appears in US records in 1918. It peaked in 2025, when 575 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 575.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Marlowe popular?
Near its peak Marlowe is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
| 2020s | 2,327 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1,872 | |
| 2000s | 250 | |
| 1990s | 77 | |
| 1980s | 68 | |
| 1970s | 68 | |
| 1960s | 35 | |
| 1950s | 6 | |
| 1940s | 38 | |
| 1930s | 33 | |
| 1920s | 25 | |
| 1910s | 6 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Marlowe mean?
An English habitational surname from Marlow in Buckinghamshire, from Old English 'mere' (lake, pool) + 'laf' (remnants, leavings), i.e. marshy ground left after a lake was drained. Often loosely glossed 'driftwood'. It also recalls the Elizabethan playwright Christopher Marlowe.
Nicknames for Marlowe
- Marlo
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Marlowe mean?
Marlowe means remnants of a drained lake (place name). An English habitational surname from Marlow in Buckinghamshire, from Old English 'mere' (lake, pool) + 'laf' (remnants, leavings), i.e. marshy ground left after a lake was drained. Often loosely glossed 'driftwood'. It also recalls the Elizabethan playwright Christopher Marlowe.
What is the origin of the name Marlowe?
Marlowe is of english origin.
How do you pronounce Marlowe?
Marlowe is pronounced “MAR-loh.”
Is Marlowe a boy or a girl name?
Marlowe is most commonly used as a unisex name.
Is Marlowe a popular name right now?
Marlowe is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
How popular is the name Marlowe?
In 2025, Marlowe ranked #3286 among boys’ and #523 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Marlowe most popular?
Marlowe was most popular in 2025, when about 575 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What are common nicknames for Marlowe?
Common nicknames for Marlowe include Marlo.
What names are similar to Marlowe?
Names similar to Marlowe include Harlow, Sawyer, Quinn, Wren.
What names go well with Marlowe?
english names that pair well with Marlowe include Dorothy, Nancy, Edward, Joan, Mason.