Harlow

Boy's name · #1214 in the US (2025) · Trending

12% boys · 88% girls — About 88% of babies named Harlow in recent years have been girls. Harlow →

Popularity over time

Harlow is moving up the charts. First recorded in 1882, it stood at #1214 in 2025; about 2,700 boys have been named Harlow along the way.

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Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 15 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

See how Harlow ranks in other countries and regions.

#356 in New Zealand (2025) · #419 in England & Wales (2025) · #519 in Scotland (2025) · #1,201 in Canada (2024).

Harlow Shapley — American astronomer (1885–1972)
Harlow Curtice — American businessman (1893–1962)
Harlow Rothert — American shot putter (1908–1997)
Harlow Wilcox — Radio announcer (1900–1960)
Harlow Unger — American historian

Among 28 notable people named Harlow:

No single standout — notable Harlows spread across many fields.

Similar names: Arlo · Rafe · Harlem · Marlow · Holland · Harley

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