How old is someone named Marlowe?
The average Marlowe is 15 years old.
Half of all living Marlowes are between 3 and 14.
When was Marlowe popular?
Marlowe is a modern favorite: it climbed through the 2000s and hit its high in 2025. 611 babies got the name in 2025.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 100 | 0 |
| 1920s | 186 | 0 |
| 1930s | 213 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 168 | under 100 |
| 1950s | 181 | 120 |
| 1960s | 170 | 140 |
| 1970s | 230 | 210 |
| 1980s | 143 | 140 |
| 1990s | 158 | 160 |
| 2000s | 348 | 350 |
| 2010s | 2,051 | 2,000 |
| 2020s | 2,519 | 2,500 |
How many Marlowes are still alive?
About 5,800 Marlowes are alive in the US today. That's 89% of the roughly 6,500 babies named Marlowe since 1912.
Most Marlowes ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Marlowe?
Three in four living Marlowes are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Is Marlowe an old name?
No. Marlowe is one of the youngest names around: younger than 84 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Marlowe will be 22 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Marlowe a boy or girl name?
Mostly a girl's name: 82% of living Marlowes are women, and 19% are men.
The women average 10 and the men 37.
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Marlowe's name twin is August. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, August's age curve is the closest match to Marlowe's: 90% alike.
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Questions about the name Marlowe
How old is the average Marlowe?
The average Marlowe in the US is 15 years old. The median is 8, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Marlowe?
About 5,800 Marlowes are alive in the US today, out of roughly 6,500 babies given the name since 1912.
When was the name Marlowe most popular?
In 2025, when about 610 baby girls were named Marlowe.
Is Marlowe a Gen Alpha name?
Yes. About 74% of living Marlowes are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this