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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Marlo — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
All names
Marliyah|Marloe
Celtic◈ Unisex · 54% boy · 46% girl↓ Declining

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Marlo

◈

MAR-loh · 2 syllables

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Boy
#1689
↓ Declining
Boy
#1689
Popularity score: 25
↓ Declining
Peak
#1642 in 2023
5yr
-47 ranks
Velocity
-47
Birth frequency
2.8 per 100,000 births
Girl
#1707
Popularity score: 25
↑↑ Surging
Peak
#1707 in 2024
5yr
+270 ranks
Velocity
+270
Birth frequency
3.3 per 100,000 births

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

BOY
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #1689 · Rising since 2020

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Celtic boy names
Marlo

Popularity score: 25  ·  SSA Rank: #1689

GIRL
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #1707 · Rising since 2020

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Celtic girl names
Marlo

Popularity score: 25  ·  SSA Rank: #1707

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
12
Higher than 12% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Declining
-47 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
70
4 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Marlo scores lower overall — the popularity trend is fading.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
18
Uniqueness20% of score
70
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
CelticIrishNatureUnisex2-syllableWaterModernUncommonTrending
Character
creative independencegentle strengthartistic sensitivityquiet confidencethoughtful charm
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Marlos

independentpioneeringcompassionatedeterminedarticulate
STRONG
High confidence

Marlo is a Celtic unisex name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #1689 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Declining · -47 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#1689 · rare
Marlo at a Glance
Meaning:Derived from the Irish name Maerlafterlinn or Mael Ruain, meaning 'devotee of the sea' or 'shining sea.' Associated with maritime and spiritual heritage.
Language root:Old Irish · Gaelic
Peak rank:#1642 in 2023
5yr change:-47 ranks
Sex usage:Boy #1689 · Girl #1707
Notable bearers
Marlo Thomas
Actress and producer
Marlo Stanfield
Character from The Wire (inspired real-world naming)
Similar Sound
Ronan◈Roan◈Roman◈Rowan◈Marlow◈
Similar Style
Soren◈Caspian◈LeifFinn◈Stellan◈
Works well with
Wren◈IvyHazelBeckett◈Rowan◈Stellan◈PhoebeDeclan◈
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Caspian◈
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↑ Rising
Leif
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↓ Declining
Finn◈
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→ Stable
Stellan◈
Scandinavian · #1441
↑ Rising
Ethan
Celtic · #19
→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Marlo illustration
Name Intelligence
Marlo · Overview
Summary

Marlo is a Celtic unisex name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #1689 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 2/100 → Stable

Strengths
Works for any sex
54% boy · 46% girl. A genuinely unisex name is rare at this level of distinctiveness.
Nature character
Marlo carries a cool, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 47 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
marlo.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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