Marlo
Marlo is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Bitterness, drop of the sea, or drift timber (depending on root derivation from Mary or Marlow).
Origin and history
Marlo is an English name often considered a modern phonetic variation or feminine variant of names like Marlow or Marlon, as well as a derivative of Mary or Marlene. It gained widespread cultural recognition in the mid-20th century through television and pop culture. In the United States, it remains a stylish, uncommon choice with steady modern usage.
Popularity in the United States
7,264 babies in the United States have been named Marlo since 1880. It ranks #1980 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1470.
States where it is most popular
- CA (20.5 %)
- TX (9.6 %)
- NY (8.8 %)
- PA (7.6 %)
- IL (6.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 36 |
| 1940-1950 | 105 |
| 1950-1960 | 113 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,603 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,546 |
| 1980-1990 | 530 |
| 1990-2000 | 329 |
| 2000-2010 | 461 |
| 2010-2019 | 905 |
| 2020-2029 | 636 |
Famous people named Marlo
- Marlo Thomas: Actress, Producer
Fun facts
- Actress Marlo Thomas helped popularize the name in American households during the late 1960s with her hit TV show 'That Girl'.
- While used continuously for girls, Marlo also sees light usage for boys in the United States.