Marlow
Marlow is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Driftwood or lake remnant.
Origin and history
Marlow is an English surname turned given name derived from a place name meaning 'driftwood' or 'lake remnant'. It has historically been used for both boys and girls in the United States. In recent years, it has seen a subtle rise in popularity as a stylish, nature-connected surname choice.
Popularity in the United States
2,193 babies in the United States have been named Marlow since 1880. It ranks #2758 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1621.
States where it is most popular
- CA (38.4 %)
- MN (17.8 %)
- NY (15.1 %)
- IL (5.9 %)
- TX (5.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 86 |
| 1920-1930 | 132 |
| 1930-1940 | 220 |
| 1940-1950 | 138 |
| 1950-1960 | 158 |
| 1960-1970 | 168 |
| 1970-1980 | 345 |
| 1980-1990 | 163 |
| 1990-2000 | 102 |
| 2000-2010 | 135 |
| 2010-2019 | 240 |
| 2020-2029 | 306 |
Famous people named Marlow
- Marlow Cook: Politician, Senator
Fun facts
- The name originates from places in England like Marlow in Buckinghamshire, derived from Old English terms for drained land or driftwood near a lake.
- While increasingly given to girls in recent years, Marlow maintains a steady history of usage for boys in the U.S.