Marlowe
Marlowe is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Remnant of a lake or driftwood.
Origin and history
Marlowe is a unisex name derived from an Old English place name referring to driftwood or a lake remnant. Historically used as a surname, it has seen steady growth as a given name in the United States. It offers a literary and modern aesthetic for boys.
Popularity in the United States
1,662 babies in the United States have been named Marlowe since 1880. It ranks #3111 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1735.
States where it is most popular
- MN (52.4 %)
- CA (22.4 %)
- NY (11.6 %)
- IA (3.4 %)
- IL (3.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 94 |
| 1920-1930 | 161 |
| 1930-1940 | 180 |
| 1940-1950 | 130 |
| 1950-1960 | 175 |
| 1960-1970 | 135 |
| 1970-1980 | 162 |
| 1980-1990 | 75 |
| 1990-2000 | 81 |
| 2000-2010 | 98 |
| 2010-2019 | 179 |
| 2020-2029 | 192 |
Famous people named Marlowe
- Marlowe Peyton: Actor, Singer
Fun facts
- The name is strongly associated with Elizabethan playwright Christopher Marlowe and fictional detective Philip Marlowe.
- It originated from the Buckinghamshire town Marlow in England, derived from Old English terms.