Marlow Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationMAR-loh / /ˈmɑːrloʊ/English; Old English
Meaning
English: driftwood; Old English: mere (lake) + halh (nook)
Historical & Cultural Background
Marlow is derived from a place name in England, specifically Marlow in Buckinghamshire. The name has been used as a given name since the 19th century. It gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Trend Summary
Marlow has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States over recent years.
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Variants
- Marlowe
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Marlow was first seen in the United States in 1963. Marlow has ranked as high as #1186 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Ohio, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Marlow has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Marlow (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 15 | |
| TX | 14 | |
| WA | 11 | |
| UT | 7 | |
| IN | 6 | |
| NE | 6 | |
| NJ | 6 | |
| OH | 6 | |
| OK | 6 | |
| CO | 6 | |
| FL | 5 | |
| IA | 5 | |
| VA | 5 | |
| WI | 5 | |
| PA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1963 | 5 |
| 1966 | 9 |
| 1967 | 19 |
| 1968 | 7 |
| 1969 | 11 |
| 1970 | 11 |
| 1971 | 10 |
| 1972 | 10 |
| 1973 | 14 |
| 1974 | 10 |
| 1975 | 14 |
| 1976 | 9 |
| 1977 | 6 |
| 1979 | 5 |
| 1980 | 7 |
| 1981 | 6 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1987 | 6 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 2001 | 8 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2004 | 8 |
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2006 | 8 |
| 2007 | 8 |
| 2008 | 26 |
| 2009 | 28 |
| 2010 | 32 |
| 2011 | 45 |
| 2012 | 35 |
| 2013 | 57 |
| 2014 | 62 |
| 2015 | 85 |
| 2016 | 93 |
| 2017 | 106 |
| 2018 | 88 |
| 2019 | 123 |
| 2020 | 92 |
| 2021 | 149 |
| 2022 | 126 |
| 2023 | 165 |
| 2024 | 174 |