Marlowe

Marlowe is a English girl's name. English surname meaning "driftwood". Literary connections through playwright Christopher Marlowe.

How popular is Marlowe in the United States?

In 2024, 476 girls in the United States were named Marlowe, making it the 624th most popular girl's name that year.

It has climbed sharply, from 1,190th a decade earlier.

2024 is its busiest year on record.

Records for Marlowe go back to 1912, and 5,854 babies have been given the name since.

What Marlowe means and where it comes from

English surname meaning "driftwood". Literary connections through playwright Christopher Marlowe.

Marlowe is of English origin, described as literary in style.

Is Marlowe a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024, Marlowe went to 476 girls and 47 boys — 91% girls.

That makes it genuinely unisex, leaning female.

Shorter names that share the opening of Marlowe

  • Mary
  • Marlee
  • Marie
  • Marlow

Each of these is a name in its own right in the 2024 US data, given to at least 100 babies that year.

Sibling name ideas for Marlowe

Names of the same origin for a brother, most common first.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Marlowe mean?

English surname meaning "driftwood". Literary connections through playwright Christopher Marlowe.

Where does the name Marlowe come from?

Marlowe is of English origin, and is usually described as literary in style.

How popular is Marlowe in the United States?

In 2024, 476 girls in the United States were named Marlowe, making it the 624th most popular girl's name that year.

Is Marlowe a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024, Marlowe went to 476 girls and 47 boys — 91% girls. That makes it genuinely unisex, leaning female.

What are the short forms of Marlowe?

Mary, Marlee, Marie, Marlow are shorter names in current US use that share the opening of Marlowe.

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