Harlow
Meaningarmy hill · Old English
- US rank
- #309
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #237 in 2021
981 babies were named Harlow in the US in 2025. It has climbed 15 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 2002–2025
US births per million boys, 1882–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Harlow you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 1,638 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Harlow, 981 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Harlow would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryHarlow first shows up in US birth records in 1882, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 143 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2021, when it reached #237.
- New on the sceneHarlow wasn't given to enough babies to be counted in 2000. It only took off after 2002.
- Where it's lovedHarlow is most popular in South Dakota, where it ranks #84, followed by Alaska (#134) and West Virginia (#154). It makes the top 1,000 in almost every state.
- Boy or girlHarlow is given to both boys and girls: 85% of the 1,148 babies named Harlow in 2025 were girls. That makes it one of the names that truly works for either.
- MeaningIn Old English, Harlow means “army hill”.
About the name Harlow
Harlow is a gender-neutral name of English origin meaning “army hill”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with H and ending in “-low”. US birth records list Harlow for girls from 2002 to 2025, in 24 of those 24 years. Its best year was 2021, when it ranked #237 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #309, with 981 babies. Of the 1,148 US babies named Harlow in 2025, 85% were girls and 15% were boys.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 35 | 28,787 girls |
| 2010s | 384 | 2,602 girls |
| 2020s | 696 | 1,437 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 32 | 31,080 boys |
| 1890s | 35 | 28,193 boys |
| 1900s | 27 | 36,563 boys |
| 1910s | 39 | 25,484 boys |
| 1920s | 30 | 33,512 boys |
| 1930s | 31 | 32,415 boys |
| 1940s | 16 | 63,171 boys |
| 1950s | 6.6 | 150,830 boys |
| 1960s | 2.5 | 392,157 boys |
| 1970s | 1.6 | 606,061 boys |
| 1980s | 0.3 | 3,846,154 boys |
| 1990s | 0.5 | 1,960,784 boys |
| 2000s | 2.1 | 467,290 boys |
| 2010s | 17 | 58,309 boys |
| 2020s | 79 | 12,602 boys |
More English names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- 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
Questions about the name Harlow
What does the name Harlow mean?
Harlow means “army hill” in Old English.
What is the origin of the name Harlow?
Harlow has English roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Oliver.
Is Harlow a boy or girl name?
Both. Harlow is used for boys and girls: in 2025, 85% of US babies named Harlow were girls.
How popular is the name Harlow?
Harlow ranked #309 for US girls in 2025, given to 981 babies. Its best year was 2021 (#237).