How Many People Are Named Marlowe?

Complete statistics for the name Marlowe: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Marlowe
Rare
Old English

Marlowe means 'from the marsh' and it's super rare, with only 1 in 63,881 Americans having this name. There are around 5,166 people named Marlowe living in the US today, and it's really taking off, peaking in 2024.

~6,312
Living in US
1 in 52,511
Americans
2024
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
From the marsh
🌐
Origin
Old English
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 33
Personality Traits
Creative Mysterious
33
Life Path Number

Life path number 33 is all about leadership and service, guiding individuals to make a positive impact.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

5,210
Worldwide Bearers
#113,014
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
5,166
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland
7
🇹🇭 Thailand
4
🇨🇳 China
4
🇸🇬 Singapore
4
🇻🇪 Venezuela
3
🇫🇷 France
3
🇨🇴 Colombia
2
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
1
🇸🇪 Sweden
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1,046 (20%)
♀ Female
4,120 (80%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 25
4,351
Would be under 30 (74%)
568
Would be 30–60 (10%)
935
Would be over 60 (16%)

All 5,854 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2024

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
96
Classic Feel
24
Modern Appeal
96
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Marlowe Through the Generations

Marlowe has been on the rise, especially among younger generations. In 2024, it saw its peak with 523 births, showing how much it's grown in popularity. The majority of people named Marlowe are under 30, with 4,351 out of 5,166 falling into this age group, making it a truly modern name.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 653
Texas 235
New York 231
Illinois 165
Minnesota 156
Pennsylvania 137
Ohio 123
Washington 112
Colorado 110
Florida 102

✨ Similar Names to Marlowe

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Marlowe's Old English roots

📄 About the Name Marlowe

How Many People Have the Name Marlowe?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 6,312 people in the United States currently share the name Marlowe. That works out to roughly 1 in every 52,511 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Marlowe a Common or Rare Name?

Marlowe is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Marlowe Mean?

Marlowe means "from the marsh" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 33.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Marlowe in SSA data, approximately 20% are male and 80% are female.

When Was Marlowe Most Popular?

The name Marlowe reached peak popularity in 2024, with 523 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Marlowe?

Approximately 6,312 people named Marlowe live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 6,312. That works out to roughly 1 in 52,511 Americans.

Is Marlowe a rare name?

Marlowe is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 52,511 Americans has this name.

What does the name Marlowe mean?

Marlowe means "from the marsh" and comes from Old English origins.

Is Marlowe more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 20% of people named Marlowe are male and 80% are female.

When was Marlowe most popular?

Marlowe peaked in 2024 with 523 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US6,312
All-Time Births6,312
1 in X1 in 52,511
RarityRare
GenderFemale
Avg Age25
Peak Year2024
World Rank#113,014
Male %20%
Female %80%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.