Marlowe

Marlowe is a unisex name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 523 babies in the United States.

Marlowe at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Marlowe

Marlowe belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Marlowe first appears in Social Security records in 1912 and has been given to 5,854 babies since 1880, including 523 in 2024.

Marlowe in US records

First recorded (US)
1912
Babies named Marlowe in 2024
523
Total since 1880
5,854

Marlowe in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1999
Babies named Marlowe in 2025
95
Total since 1996
870

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Marlowe mean?

The meaning of Marlowe is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Marlowe a boy or girl name?

Marlowe is a unisex name. In 2024, 523 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Marlowe?

Marlowe comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Marlowe?

Marlowe is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1912 and has been given to 5,854 babies since 1880.

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This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].