Barlow
Meaningbarley hill · English
- US rank
- #9,714
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,531 in 1953
7 babies were named Barlow in the US in 2025. It has climbed 2,308 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1917–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 243,902 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Barlow, 7 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Barlow would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryBarlow first shows up in US birth records in 1917, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 108 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1953, when it ranked #2,531. Today it's #9,714, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendBarlow has climbed 2,308 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #9,714. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn English, Barlow means “barley hill”.
About the name Barlow
Barlow is a boy name of English origin meaning “barley hill”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with B and ending in “-low”. US birth records list Barlow for boys from 1917 to 2025, in 19 of those 109 years. Its best year was 1953, when it ranked #2,531 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #9,714, with 7 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 2.9 | 348,837 boys |
| 1920s | 0.5 | 2,173,913 boys |
| 1930s | 1.9 | 531,915 boys |
| 1940s | 0.8 | 1,333,333 boys |
| 1950s | 1.6 | 636,943 boys |
| 1970s | 0.4 | 2,702,703 boys |
| 2010s | 0.3 | 3,571,429 boys |
| 2020s | 3.0 | 335,196 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Barlow
What does the name Barlow mean?
Barlow means “barley hill” in English.
What is the origin of the name Barlow?
Barlow has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Barlow a boy or girl name?
Barlow is a boy name.
How popular is the name Barlow?
Barlow ranked #9,714 for US boys in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 1953 (#2,531).