Rising since 2002, #309 for girls today.
Popularity of Harlow since 1882
Babies named Harlow per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 0 | 28 |
| 1890s | 0 | 41 |
| 1900s | 0 | 36 |
| 1910s | 0 | 274 |
| 1920s | 0 | 329 |
| 1930s | 0 | 325 |
| 1940s | 0 | 225 |
| 1950s | 0 | 133 |
| 1960s | 0 | 51 |
| 1970s | 0 | 27 |
| 1980s | 0 | 5 |
| 1990s | 0 | 10 |
| 2000s | 516 | 43 |
| 2010s | 6,697 | 321 |
| 2020s | 6,773 | 821 |
Meaning & origin
Harlow first appeared on the U.S. baby name charts in 2002 and has been rising in popularity since, reaching its peak rank of 309 in 2025. It saw a notable surge in the 2020s, particularly in states like South Dakota, Alaska, and West Virginia, where it ranked highest. The name's appeal lies in its soft, surname-like quality, fitting a trend of names ending in '-ow' such as Willow and Arlo. With a current ratio of about 1 in 1,638 girls, Harlow remains a distinctive choice that has maintained steady growth over two decades.
Harlow originated as an English surname and place name from Old English 'har' (rock) or 'here' (army) plus 'hlaw' (hill). As a given name, it gained modern popularity, especially for girls, in the early 2000s, influenced by style trends favoring surname names ending in '-ow' like Willow.
Where Harlow is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Harlow” around the world
Where Harlow lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Ireland
6
babies in 2025
New Zealand
28
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Harley, Lo, Harlo
Variants: Harlo
Sibling names for Harlow
Names that share Harlow's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Willow, Hazel, Ivy, Olive, Elliana, Charli, Haisley, Halley, Harlie, Henley, Marli, Avalee, Blayke, Brynley, Halston, Hartley, Kinzley, Annsley, Aubery, Averey, Bostyn, Dalaney, Hadlie, Hazley, Laiklyn, Langley, Maebry, Maelani, Mavery, Sayler, Skarlett, Teigen, Addalee, Adilee, Ellary, Emmerie, Enslee, Gelsey, Halyn, Hasset, Hennessey, Lovelyn, Marly, Maybree, Mayzee, Peyson, Arlowe, Breeley, Espyn, Hailo, Harlea, Hasley, Jaysie, Lennan
Brothers: Charlie, Arlo, Finn, Leo, Miles, Braxton, Braylon, Dallas, Harlin, Jaxson, Kaison, Auden, Cashton, Halen, Stratton, Wesson, Avett, Aydon, Bowden, Cainen, Callaway, Dashiel, Drayson, Hanley, Holton, Hudsen, Hutson, Khyson, Louden, Slayton, Barkley, Bearett, Beckem, Bryor, Dyland, Halden, Harvin, Kinney, Rawlins, Riggins, Rigley, Daiton, Deadrick, Dyllen, Acelin, Blaiden, Haysen, Hendricks, Herron, Sutter, Whitton
Names like Harlow
Names whose popularity has moved with Harlow's over the last 50 years.
