Marlow Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Marlow originates from Old English, meaning 'lake by a hill'. It evolved from the elements 'mere' and 'lāw' to become a surname and later a given name. The name has gained popularity since the 19th century and is associated with creativity and charm. There is no biblical relevance.
The name Marlow is most popular in Minnesota, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha 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, Marlow has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too falling for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled 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, 'Marlow' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2349th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1635th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2086th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1678th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3702nd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 5734th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3224th out of 23106 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 12526th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5618th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 17321st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 8280th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1856th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Marlow' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Marlow"
Pronunciation
/ˈmɑːrloʊ/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Marlow is derived from the Old English elements 'mere' meaning 'lake' or 'pond' and 'lāw' meaning 'hill' or 'mound', referring to a location near a lake or a hill by a lake.
Meaning
lake by a hill
Language Evolution
Mere-lāw, Marlowe, Marlow
Historical Usage
The name Marlow became more popular in the 19th century, particularly in England, as surnames transitioned into given names and gained usage through notable literary figures.
Variants & Derivatives
Marlowe, Marl, Marlo
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Marlow is perceived as a unique and charming name, often associated with creativity and sophistication.
Famous People
Christopher Marlowe, Marlow Stern
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Marlow"
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 "Marlow"
"Marlow" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 2349th of 7545 | 193 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1635th of 6773 | 340 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2086th of 7552 | 285 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1678th of 10718 | 448 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 3702nd of 16616 | 225 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 5734th of 24088 | 214 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 3224th of 23106 | 428 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 12526th of 12526 | 5 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 5618th of 19264 | 142 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 17321st of 27321 | 27 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 8280th of 35406 | 210 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1856th of 30306 | 1,320 |
Regional Popularity of "Marlow" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
83.05% 1176th/1416 |
- | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
54.59% 844th/1546 |
- | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
49.30% 1448th/2937 |
63.82% 2223rd/3483 |
57.82% 2034th/3518 |
57.34% 2319th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - |
53.91% 4023rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- |
59.86% 2686th/4487 |
66.11% 4510th/6822 |
43.96% 2759th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Marlow" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
87.19% 6376th/7313 |
72.04% 5376th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
39.73% 1583rd/3984 |
45.31% 2033rd/4487 |
33.45% 2282nd/6822 |
27.64% 1735th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Marlow"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Marlow" 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.