Marlowe
How to say it: MAR-loh · /ˈmɑrloʊ/
English surname from a place-name meaning 'remnants of a lake' (Old English 'mere' + 'laf'). Associated with playwright Christopher Marlowe.
Marlowe was the 507th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 575 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 2.6-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #317 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #507 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 575 |
| Share of births | 1 in 5,765 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×2.6 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #317 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
This decade is the best yet for Marlowe, which peaked in the 2020s and holds at that peak. Further rising is expected.
What goes with it
Creative in mood with a soft literary character, Marlowe unfolds in two syllables. Waverly and Everly match its energy.
Nicknames
- Marlo
- Mar
Honouring a Marlowe in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Marlowe is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
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