Marlow
Every Marlow since 1910 — 4,096 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Marlow
Marlow is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,323 in 2025 with 60 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1910, 4,096 American babies have been named Marlow — about 54% boys and 46% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2025, when 259 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Marlow stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Marlow year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 199 | #1,167 | 60 | #2,323 |
| 2024 | 174 | #1,323 | 55 | #2,495 |
| 2023 | 165 | #1,370 | 58 | #2,378 |
| 2022 | 126 | #1,673 | 49 | #2,699 |
| 2021 | 149 | #1,447 | 58 | #2,365 |
| 2020 | 92 | #2,028 | 26 | #3,986 |
| 2019 | 123 | #1,707 | 43 | #2,883 |
| 2018 | 88 | #2,156 | 35 | #3,282 |
| 2017 | 106 | #1,913 | 19 | #5,046 |
| 2016 | 93 | #2,107 | 23 | #4,421 |
| 2015 | 85 | #2,230 | 19 | #4,997 |
| 2014 | 62 | #2,798 | 17 | #5,399 |
| 2013 | 57 | #2,962 | 26 | #3,927 |
| 2012 | 35 | #4,261 | 11 | #7,374 |
| 2011 | 45 | #3,536 | 22 | #4,452 |
| 2010 | 32 | #4,565 | 25 | #4,068 |
| 2009 | 28 | #5,182 | 19 | #5,041 |
| 2008 | 26 | #5,528 | 14 | #6,294 |
| 2007 | 8 | #13,462 | 17 | #5,349 |
| 2006 | 8 | #13,166 | 17 | #5,226 |
| 2005 | 7 | #13,960 | 18 | #4,759 |
| 2004 | 8 | #12,341 | 10 | #7,349 |
| 2003 | — | — | 12 | #6,121 |
| 2002 | 5 | #17,168 | 10 | #6,863 |
| 2001 | 8 | #11,668 | 9 | #7,296 |
| 2000 | — | — | 9 | #7,198 |
| 1995 | — | — | 17 | #3,793 |
| 1990 | — | — | 13 | #4,321 |
| 1985 | — | — | 22 | #2,404 |
| 1980 | 7 | #8,705 | 19 | #2,586 |
| 1975 | 14 | #4,487 | 31 | #1,650 |
| 1970 | 11 | #4,956 | 28 | #1,645 |
| 1965 | — | — | 13 | #2,334 |
| 1960 | — | — | 21 | #1,800 |
| 1955 | — | — | 19 | #1,828 |
| 1950 | — | — | 13 | #2,167 |
| 1945 | — | — | 9 | #2,515 |
| 1940 | — | — | 23 | #1,423 |
| 1935 | — | — | 26 | #1,341 |
| 1930 | — | — | 17 | #1,870 |
| 1925 | — | — | 12 | #2,539 |
| 1920 | — | — | 10 | #2,892 |
| 1915 | — | — | 10 | #2,558 |
| 1910 | — | — | 5 | #1,760 |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Marlow in 2025?
Marlow ranked #2,323 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 60 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Marlow?
4,096 babies have been named Marlow in the United States since 1910, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Marlow most popular?
Marlow peaked in 2025, when 259 newborns received the name.
Is Marlow a boy or girl name?
Marlow is used for both: about 46% of babies named Marlow have been girls and 54% boys.
Is the name Marlow rising or falling?
Marlow is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.