Harlow
- Meaning
- English place-name surname; proposed hill meanings
- Origin
- English
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What does Harlow mean?
Harlow means “English place-name surname; proposed hill meanings”.
Harlow is an English surname associated with place-names. Explanations of its older elements include interpretations involving a hill, but the precise meaning depends on the place history. It is safer to identify the surname route than to combine “rock hill” and “army hill” into one certain translation.
Actress Jean Harlow gives the name a classic film association. Harlow is also used as a first name for boys and girls. Arlo and Marlow may appeal to families who like its sound, though similar endings do not establish a shared origin. The full two-syllable name does not require a nickname.
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How popular is Harlow?
United States · 2025Explore how often Harlow is used and how its ranking has changed.
- US girls rank
- #309 2025 · #1 is most popular
- Girls named Harlow
- 981 Recorded births in 2025
- Change in births
- 9.4% Fewer than 2024
Harlow over time
United States · Girls
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Yearly data & usage
Rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys. The summary highlights girls, the most common recorded usage in 2025. Use the chart’s usage selector to explore both categories.
| Year | Usage | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | #1,214 | 167 |
| 2025 | Girls | #309 | 981 |
| 2024 | Boys | #1,246 | 159 |
| 2024 | Girls | #293 | 1,083 |
| 2023 | Boys | #1,151 | 182 |
| 2023 | Girls | #238 | 1,273 |
| 2022 | Boys | #1,201 | 166 |
| 2022 | Girls | #263 | 1,199 |
| 2021 | Boys | #1,818 | 86 |
| 2021 | Girls | #237 | 1,278 |
| 2020 | Boys | #2,246 | 61 |
| 2020 | Girls | #324 | 959 |
| 2019 | Boys | #2,778 | 45 |
| 2019 | Girls | #316 | 1,009 |
| 2018 | Boys | #2,685 | 46 |
| 2018 | Girls | #366 | 863 |
| 2017 | Boys | #3,088 | 38 |
| 2017 | Girls | #390 | 798 |
| 2016 | Boys | #3,250 | 35 |
| 2016 | Girls | #420 | 786 |
| 2015 | Boys | #4,211 | 24 |
| 2015 | Girls | #422 | 759 |
| 2014 | Boys | #3,172 | 35 |
| 2014 | Girls | #509 | 611 |
Years reflect available birth records. Missing records do not mean zero births.
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Unisex- Meaning
- A flowing body of water
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