Marlowe
Girl name · #523 in 2025 · Distinctive
How old is the name Marlowe? In official American birth records, Marlowe has been tracked continuously since 1918, giving it 107 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 575 baby girls were named Marlowe, placing it at #523 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #1139, so the name has been rising over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 3,130 girls born in 2025 was named Marlowe.
Babies named Marlowe per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 107-year story
Marlowe first appears in the Social Security records in 1918, when 6 girls received the name. Its all-time peak is essentially right now: 2025, with 575 babies and a rank of #523. Names at their peak can keep climbing — or be one trend cycle from the long slide that eventually hits most popular names. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Marlowe against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Marlowe in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Marlowe is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "distinctive". That middle band is the sweet spot many parents hunt for: recognizable without being everywhere.
Where Marlowe is most common
Geography matters for names, and Marlowe is no exception. Adjusted for how many girls are born in each state, Marlowe is most common in CO (1 per 1,000), MN (0.9 per 1,000), WI (0.8 per 1,000), MI (0.7 per 1,000), WA (0.7 per 1,000) — against a national average of about 0.4 per 1,000 girls. These are per-capita rates, so they show where Marlowe is a genuine regional favorite rather than just where the most babies are born.
Names like Marlowe
Statistically, parents drawn to Marlowe tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Harlowe, Monroe, Marceline, Meilani, and Maizie.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Marlowe | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 575 | #523 |
| 2024 | 478 | #624 |
| 2023 | 328 | #835 |
| 2022 | 365 | #779 |
| 2021 | 302 | #896 |
| 2020 | 279 | #924 |
| 2019 | 243 | #1054 |
| 2018 | 246 | #1044 |
| 2017 | 264 | #985 |
| 2016 | 256 | #1034 |
| 2015 | 222 | #1139 |
| 2014 | 206 | #1186 |
| 2013 | 185 | #1277 |
| 2012 | 102 | #1929 |
| 2011 | 84 | #2238 |
| 2010 | 64 | #2752 |
| 2009 | 86 | #2270 |
| 2008 | 41 | #3859 |
| 2007 | 28 | #5097 |
| 2006 | 19 | #6592 |
| 2005 | 18 | #6528 |
| 2004 | 10 | #9892 |
| 2003 | 9 | #10425 |
| 2002 | 15 | #7045 |
| 2001 | 9 | #10102 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Marlowe?
In official American birth records, the name Marlowe first appeared in 1918 (over 107 years ago), when 6 newborn girls received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 107 years.
Is Marlowe a popular girl name?
Marlowe ranked #523 among girls in 2025 with 575 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1139.
When was the name Marlowe most popular?
Marlowe peaked in 2025, when 575 American girls received the name (ranked #523 that year). That peak is current — the name is at or near its all-time high right now.
How rare is the name Marlowe?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 3,130 newborn American girls was named Marlowe. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "distinctive".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.