Rising since 2006, #1,777 for girls today.
Popularity of Harlowe since 1916
Babies named Harlowe per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 0 | 16 |
| 1920s | 0 | 5 |
| 1930s | 0 | 5 |
| 1940s | 0 | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 | 0 |
| 2000s | 38 | 0 |
| 2010s | 419 | 0 |
| 2020s | 537 | 40 |
Meaning & origin
Harlowe entered U.S. birth records in 2006 and has been steadily rising in popularity. By 2025, it ranked 1777 with a one-in-14,224 occurrence rate, reflecting its growing appeal as a stylish surname-turned-first name. Its peak year to date is 2024, and the trajectory shows consistent upward momentum since its debut. The name is most popular in Colorado, Ohio, and Pennsylvania, suggesting a broad but modest regional preference. Harlowe's ascent mirrors a broader trend for surname names ending in 'ow' or 'owe', offering a fresh alternative to the more established Harlow variant.
Harlowe is a transferred use of the English surname Harlow, which itself comes from a place name meaning 'army hill' (from Old English 'here' meaning army and 'hlaw' meaning hill) or 'hare hill' (from 'hara' meaning hare). As a given name, it has seen modern adoption, particularly for girls, following the trend of using surname-style names.
Where Harlowe is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Harlow, Harley, Lo, Lowie
Variants: Harlow
Sibling names for Harlowe
Names that share Harlowe's style, for a brother or sister.
