Marlo
How to say it: MAR-loh · /ˈmɑrloʊ/
Variant of Marlowe, an English surname meaning 'remnants of a lake'. Used as a given name with a creative feel.
Marlo was the 800th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 204 babies of either sex (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1970s, its births are up 2.0-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #637 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #800 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 (both sexes) | 204 |
| Share of births | 1 in 7,160 |
| Peak decade | 1970s |
| Change over 10 years | ×2.0 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #637 |
| In France, 2025 | #1,735 among girls’ names, 70 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
After nearly vanishing in the 1990s, Marlo returned well short of its 1970s high. An upturn appears ahead.
What goes with it
Mellow and soft over two syllables, it feels easy and creative. Romy harmonizes in style, and Mar serves as a natural short form.
Nicknames
- Mar
Honouring a Marlo in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Marlo is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Dutch, English, French.
In France: #1,735 for girls in 2025.
Famous people named Marlo
- Marlo Morgan (born 1937)American writer
- Marlo Sweatman (born 1994)Jamaican-American soccer player
- Marlo Kelly (born 1996)Australian actress
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