Marlo Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Marlo originates from the Latin name Marcellus, meaning 'young warrior'. It has evolved through historical forms like Marcellus to become Marlo. The name carries traits of strength and modern appeal, with no direct biblical relevance.

The name Marlo is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Marlo has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too falling for female in Northeast, too falling for male in South, too falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Marlo' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3377th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1831st out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1668th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1127th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2001st out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3084th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2048th out of 23106 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 4170th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3203rd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 632nd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2722nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3016th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2012th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Marlo' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Marlo"

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Pronunciation

/ˈmɑːrloʊ/

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Origin

Latin

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Etymology

The name Marlo is derived from the Latin name 'Marcellus', which means 'little warrior' or 'young warrior'. It may also be associated with the Old English word 'mearc', meaning boundary.

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Meaning

young warrior

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Language Evolution

Marcellus, Marlo

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Historical Usage

The name Marlo became more popular in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, as a unique and modern name choice.

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Variants & Derivatives

Marley, Marlowe, Marlon

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Modern Popularity & Image

Today, Marlo is perceived as a trendy and contemporary name, often associated with creativity and individuality.

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Famous People

Marlo Thomas, Marlo Morgan

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Marlo"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Marlo"

"Marlo" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 3377th of 7545 96
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 1831st of 6773 285
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 1668th of 7552 418
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 1127th of 10718 854
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 2001st of 16616 548
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 3084th of 24088 527
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 2048th of 23106 855
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 4170th of 9204 85
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 3203rd of 12526 259
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 632nd of 19264 4,154
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 2722nd of 27321 654
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 3016th of 35406 837
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 2012th of 30306 1,166

Regional Popularity of "Marlo" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
49.74%
769th/1546
- - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
49.89%
1111th/2227
- - 41.69%
1157th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
40.96%
1203rd/2937
63.82%
2223rd/3483
29.56%
1040th/3518
32.57%
1317th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
54.38%
2004th/3685
67.73%
3031st/4475
44.36%
2304th/5194
28.46%
1798th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
68.16%
3123rd/4582
71.90%
3713th/5164
60.11%
4396th/7313
31.13%
2323rd/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
51.23%
2041st/3984
48.58%
2180th/4487
30.84%
2104th/6822
28.71%
1802nd/6276

Regional Popularity of "Marlo" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - 100.00%
1547th/1547
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
89.99%
2004th/2227
- - 92.90%
2578th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
20.12%
591st/2937
17.48%
609th/3483
20.13%
708th/3518
14.89%
602nd/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
88.39%
3257th/3685
75.62%
3384th/4475
63.21%
3283rd/5194
46.02%
2907th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
100.00%
4582nd/4582
60.19%
3108th/5164
55.50%
4059th/7313
36.07%
2692nd/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
42.39%
1689th/3984
43.53%
1953rd/4487
38.38%
2618th/6822
33.06%
2075th/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Marlo"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Marlo" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.