Harlow Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Harlow is used for both girls and boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Harlow?
Harlow is spelled H-A-R-L-O-W. The name has 6 letters.
Harlow at a Glance
- Usage
- Used for both girls and boys
- Meaning
- Harlow may derive from Old English elements meaning “rock hill” or “army hill.”
- Origin
- Harlow is commonly associated with English origins and derives from place names in England.
- Pronunciation
- HAR-loh · 2 syllables
Harlow Popularity in 2025
Rank#309
Recorded Births981
Rank#1,212
Recorded Births167
- Girls usage fell 16 places to #309 and recorded 102 fewer births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage rose 31 places to #1,212 and recorded 8 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Harlow Mean?
Harlow may derive from Old English elements meaning “rock hill” or “army hill.”
Origin: Harlow is commonly associated with English origins and derives from place names in England.
How Do You Pronounce Harlow?
PronunciationHAR-loh
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Harlow?
- History
- The name Harlow has been used in English-speaking regions as both a surname and a given name.
Harlow Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 981 | #309 |
| 2025 | Boys | 167 | #1,212 |
| 2024 | Girls | 1,083 | #293 |
| 2024 | Boys | 159 | #1,243 |
| 2023 | Girls | 1,273 | #238 |
| 2023 | Boys | 182 | #1,149 |
| 2022 | Girls | 1,199 | #263 |
| 2022 | Boys | 166 | #1,200 |
| 2021 | Girls | 1,278 | #237 |
| 2021 | Boys | 86 | #1,815 |
| 2020 | Girls | 959 | #324 |
| 2020 | Boys | 61 | #2,235 |
| 2019 | Girls | 1,009 | #316 |
| 2019 | Boys | 45 | #2,766 |
| 2018 | Girls | 863 | #366 |
| 2018 | Boys | 46 | #2,674 |
| 2017 | Girls | 798 | #390 |
| 2017 | Boys | 38 | #3,071 |
| 2016 | Girls | 786 | #420 |
| 2016 | Boys | 35 | #3,230 |
| 2015 | Girls | 759 | #422 |
| 2015 | Boys | 24 | #4,179 |
| 2014 | Girls | 611 | #509 |
| 2014 | Boys | 35 | #3,154 |
When Was Harlow Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2021 · Girls
1,278 recorded births
National rank #237
2023 · Girls
1,273 recorded births
National rank #238
2022 · Girls
1,199 recorded births
National rank #263
2024 · Girls
1,083 recorded births
National rank #293
Where Harlow Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| SD | #84 | 11 |
| AK | #134 | 5 |
| WV | #154 | 10 |
| ID | #160 | 13 |
| MN | #167 | 32 |
| OR | #169 | 21 |
| NE | #182 | 12 |
| IA | #186 | 17 |