Marlo Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationMAR-lo / /ˈmɑːrloʊ/English; Latin
Meaning
English: 'from the hill'; Latin: 'male, manly'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Marlo is often considered a modern variant of the name Marlowe, which has English origins. It has gained popularity in recent years, particularly in the United States. The name is sometimes associated with a sense of strength and masculinity due to its Latin roots.
Trend Summary
Marlo has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Marlo
- Marlow
International Variants
- Marlowe (English)
- Marlo (Italian)
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Marlo was first seen in the United States in 1915. Marlo has ranked as high as #1271 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in California, Florida, Minnesota, Georgia, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Marlo has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Marlo (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 15 | |
| GA | 9 | |
| TX | 7 | |
| TN | 5 | |
| WA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1915 | 7 |
| 1917 | 8 |
| 1919 | 10 |
| 1920 | 9 |
| 1922 | 8 |
| 1923 | 10 |
| 1924 | 13 |
| 1925 | 10 |
| 1926 | 11 |
| 1927 | 10 |
| 1928 | 14 |
| 1929 | 17 |
| 1930 | 13 |
| 1931 | 12 |
| 1932 | 15 |
| 1933 | 17 |
| 1934 | 19 |
| 1935 | 28 |
| 1936 | 17 |
| 1937 | 19 |
| 1938 | 18 |
| 1939 | 15 |
| 1940 | 13 |
| 1941 | 16 |
| 1942 | 14 |
| 1943 | 16 |
| 1944 | 11 |
| 1945 | 11 |
| 1946 | 9 |
| 1947 | 12 |
| 1948 | 15 |
| 1949 | 13 |
| 1950 | 16 |
| 1951 | 26 |
| 1952 | 33 |
| 1953 | 22 |
| 1954 | 31 |
| 1955 | 29 |
| 1956 | 25 |
| 1957 | 20 |
| 1958 | 27 |
| 1959 | 24 |
| 1960 | 28 |
| 1961 | 26 |
| 1962 | 22 |
| 1963 | 20 |
| 1964 | 20 |
| 1965 | 25 |
| 1966 | 27 |
| 1967 | 28 |
| 1968 | 28 |
| 1969 | 36 |
| 1970 | 42 |
| 1971 | 48 |
| 1972 | 84 |
| 1973 | 78 |
| 1974 | 69 |
| 1975 | 52 |
| 1976 | 82 |
| 1977 | 65 |
| 1978 | 67 |
| 1979 | 68 |
| 1980 | 55 |
| 1981 | 50 |
| 1982 | 37 |
| 1983 | 49 |
| 1984 | 37 |
| 1985 | 26 |
| 1986 | 24 |
| 1987 | 36 |
| 1988 | 51 |
| 1989 | 32 |
| 1990 | 29 |
| 1991 | 31 |
| 1992 | 24 |
| 1993 | 25 |
| 1994 | 29 |
| 1995 | 36 |
| 1996 | 32 |
| 1997 | 23 |
| 1998 | 30 |
| 1999 | 32 |
| 2000 | 32 |
| 2001 | 29 |
| 2002 | 28 |
| 2003 | 37 |
| 2004 | 24 |
| 2005 | 25 |
| 2006 | 40 |
| 2007 | 33 |
| 2008 | 37 |
| 2009 | 32 |
| 2010 | 44 |
| 2011 | 41 |
| 2012 | 40 |
| 2013 | 47 |
| 2014 | 56 |
| 2015 | 47 |
| 2016 | 72 |
| 2017 | 49 |
| 2018 | 65 |
| 2019 | 77 |
| 2020 | 80 |
| 2021 | 82 |
| 2022 | 76 |
| 2023 | 105 |
| 2024 | 99 |