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Marlowe is a feminine name used in English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "From a surname that was derived from a place name meaning ‘remnants of a lake’ in Old English. A famous bearer of the surname was the English playwright Christopher Marlowe (1564-1593)." It ranked #523 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, from a surname that was derived from a place name meaning ‘remnants of a lake’ in Old English. A famous bearer of the surname was the English playwright Christopher Marlowe (1564-1593). The entry lists its usage as English (Modern).
Editorial confidence: established
Popularity
Marlowe ranked #523 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #523 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Marlowe mean?
Marlowe means "remnants of a lake", according to Behind the Name.
Is Marlowe a popular name?
Marlowe ranked #523 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Marlowe a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Marlowe appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine & masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Marlowe — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
