Girl & boy name
Harlow
As of 2025, Harlow ranks #309 among American girls' names, according to Social Security records. 981 girls received the name that year. Its position has barely moved over the past five years — a sign of steady, established appeal. SSA records for Harlow go back to 2002; the peak came in 2021 at #237, with 1,278 babies named that year. Geographically, it's strongest in South Dakota, where it ranks #84 among girl names.
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Harlow popularity, 1880–2025
Where Harlow is most popular
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A familiar pick that most people will recognize instantly. Based on how many babies per birth were named Harlow in the most recent year of SSA data.
Harlow as a boy name
Harlow holds the #1212 spot on the 2025 list of the most popular boy names in the U.S. That amounts to 167 newborn boys in a single year. The name is on the way up, moving from #2235 in 2020 to #1212 today. Its strongest year on record was 1884 (#701 nationally, 8 newborns), in a data series reaching back to 1882. The name's biggest fan base is in Oregon (#474 there in 2025).