Marlo
m(a)-rlo,
mar-lo
US Popularity:2286
Origin:British
Other Origin(s):Latin
Meaning:Remnants of a lake
Marlo is a gender-neutral name of English origin. It translates to “remnants of a lake” and is thought to be a diminutive of the Latin name Margaret. One of the world’s best-known Marlos is Marlo Thomas, an actress, author, and social activist. Thomas made her name through her starring role in the 60s sitcom That Girl and her children’s franchise Free To Be… You and Me. The franchise sought to promote ideas of individuality, tolerance, and gender equality among children and has had a lasting impact on society to this day. You might pick Marlo in tribute to Thomas and her work, or you might simply be charmed by the name’s effortlessly cool individuality, which we can totally get behind.
Marlo Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Marlo is currently #2167 on The Bump
Boy:Marlo is currently #1514 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Marlo is currently #2286 in U.S. births
Boy:Marlo is currently #4425 in U.S. births
Girl:Marlo is currently #3231 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
Gender:
Girl
#3231
in 2022
+ 355
from 2021
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 221
Behind the Name, Marlo, April 2018
Behind the Name, Marlowe, November 2020
IMDb, Marlo Thomas
IMDb, That Girl
IMDb, Free to Be... You & Me
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