Marlowe
Marlowe is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Driftwood, remnant of a lake, or hill near a lake.
Origin and history
Marlowe is a name of Old English origin, historically derived from a place name meaning driftwood or lake remnant. While traditionally used as a surname, it has gained modern popularity in the United States as a stylish given name for girls. Its usage has surged significantly in the 2020s.
Popularity in the United States
4,805 babies in the United States have been named Marlowe since 1880. It ranks #2523 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #710.
States where it is most popular
- CA (19.2 %)
- TX (7.8 %)
- NY (6.9 %)
- IL (4.9 %)
- PA (4.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 6 |
| 1920-1930 | 25 |
| 1930-1940 | 33 |
| 1940-1950 | 38 |
| 1950-1960 | 6 |
| 1960-1970 | 35 |
| 1970-1980 | 68 |
| 1980-1990 | 68 |
| 1990-2000 | 77 |
| 2000-2010 | 250 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,872 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,327 |
Nicknames
Marley, Mar
Fun facts
- Associated with modern noir fiction through Raymond Chandler's famous detective character, Philip Marlowe.
- More than half of all recorded U.S. female births given the name Marlowe occurred between 2020 and 2025.