Harlow
How to say it: HAR-loh · /ˈhɑrloʊ/
From Old English place name meaning 'army hill' or 'rock hill'; a surname used as a given name.
Harlow was the 299th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 981 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 36% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #269 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #299 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 981 |
| Share of births | 1 in 3,030 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +36% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #269 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Almost entirely a creation of recent decades, Harlow reached its high in the 2020s. The years ahead look likely to lift it further.
What goes with it
Softly rolling and breathy across two syllables, Harlow feels light and modern. Harper and Sutton share its style.
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Nicknames
- Harli
- Harlo
- Har
Honouring a Harlow in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Harlow is about 1 in 127.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
England and Wales: #327.
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