Harlow
boy name#1212 in 2025Harlow entered the US charts in 1882, peaked at #701 in 1884, ranks #1212 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1882–2025
#1212
rank today
#701
peak (1884)
167
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #879 |
| 1890s | #966 |
| 1900s | #976 |
| 1910s | #1172 |
| 1920s | #1283 |
| 1930s | #1175 |
| 1940s | #1508 |
| 1950s | #2256 |
| 1960s | #3164 |
| 1970s | #4485 |
| 1980s | #7270 |
| 1990s | #8552 |
| 2000s | #7595 |
| 2010s | #3655 |
| 2020s | #1476 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Harlow has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 1,500 people named Harlow are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Harlow alive today was born around 1958, making them about 67 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Harlow in 2025?
- Harlow ranks #1212 among US boy names in 2025, with 167 babies given the name.
- When was the name Harlow most popular?
- Harlow peaked in 1884, reaching #701 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Harlow with classmates?
- Harlow will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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