girl's name
Marlou
- Origin Dutch
- Gender Girl
- Letters 6
- Births on record 49
Marlou is a girl's name. In 1960 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Marlou is a name of Dutch origin.
- Peaked in 1943, when 7 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1930.
Marlou Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1930s to 1960s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 16 |
| 1940s | 23 |
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 5 |
How Popular Is Marlou?
In 1960, Marlou was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Marlou
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Marlou Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Marlou over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
Sibling Names for Marlou
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Marlou — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Marlou
How popular is the name Marlou?
In 1960, Marlou was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Marlou a girl's or a boy's name?
Marlou is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
When was Marlou most popular?
Marlou peaked in 1943, when 7 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.