Harlow

“Rock hill, or army hill” — Old English origin

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

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. It is also an American family name — about 12,000 people carry it as a surname, according to US census data. About 88% of babies named Harlow in recent years have been girls.

Around the world: about 1 in 1,200 boys in New Zealand (2025) · about 1 in 2,800 boys in England & Wales (2025) · about 1 in 3,300 boys in Scotland (2025).

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

Famous Harlows

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

In stories & tradition

Harlow Robinson — fictional human

What Harlows become

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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