Rising since 1998, #2,304 for boys today.
Popularity of Marlow since 1910
Babies named Marlow per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 0 | 86 |
| 1920s | 0 | 132 |
| 1930s | 0 | 220 |
| 1940s | 0 | 138 |
| 1950s | 0 | 158 |
| 1960s | 51 | 168 |
| 1970s | 89 | 345 |
| 1980s | 29 | 163 |
| 1990s | 5 | 102 |
| 2000s | 98 | 135 |
| 2010s | 726 | 240 |
| 2020s | 905 | 306 |
Meaning & origin
Marlow, ranked 2304 in 2025, has been climbing steadily since 1998, reflecting a taste for surname-styled names. Its peak popularity so far occurred in 2025, with 1 in 28,468 babies given the name. The name is most popular in Oklahoma, Washington, and California, showing a broad geographic appeal. As a unisex name, Marlow fits alongside other surname names like Harper and Finn, offering a stylish yet grounded choice.
Marlow is an English surname and place name, derived from Old English elements 'mere' (lake) and 'lāf' (remnant, leavings), meaning 'driftwood' or 'remnant of a lake'. It originates from the town of Marlow in Buckinghamshire. As a given name, it has gained popularity in recent decades, especially for both boys and girls.
Where Marlow is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Marlow” around the world
Where Marlow lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
20
babies in 2024
New Zealand
13
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mar, Lo
Sibling names for Marlow
Names that share Marlow's style, for a brother or sister.
