Barlow
boy name#9714 in 2025Barlow entered the US charts in 1917, peaked at #2531 in 1953, ranks #9714 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1917–2025
#9714
rank today
#2531
peak (1953)
7
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2956 |
| 1920s | #3959 |
| 1930s | #3111 |
| 1940s | #3411 |
| 1950s | #3498 |
| 1970s | #4441 |
| 2010s | #12145 |
| 2020s | #10752 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Barlow are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Barlow alive today was born around 1953, making them about 72 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Barlow in 2025?
- Barlow ranks #9714 among US boy names in 2025, with 7 babies given the name.
- When was the name Barlow most popular?
- Barlow peaked in 1953, reaching #2531 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Barlow with classmates?
- Barlow will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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