gender neutral
Harlow
army hill, rock hill
About Harlow
Harlow brings together vintage charm with modern sensibility in one breezy package. This name has traveled an interesting journey through time, recently gaining popularity while maintaining its distinctive character. It feels simultaneously retro and contemporary, giving it versatile appeal across different aesthetic preferences. The two-syllable structure makes it easy to say and remember, while its soft consonants create a gentle, approachable sound. Harlow works wonderfully as both a given name and in combination with traditional or contemporary middle names. Its literary and historical associations add depth without overwhelming the name's fresh, youthful energy. Parents drawn to Harlow often appreciate names that feel current without being trendy, classic without being stuffy.
Popularity of the Name Harlow
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1883 | #959 | |||
| 1884 | #721 | |||
| 1887 | #989 | |||
| 1891 | #895 | |||
| 1895 | #924 | |||
| 1898 | #926 | |||
| 1900 | #868 | |||
| 1906 | #960 | |||
| 1916 | #943 | |||
| 1936 | #980 | |||
| 2015 | #923 | |||
| 2016 | #822 | #788 | ||
| 2017 | #880 | |||
| 2018 | #749 | #764 | ||
| 2019 | #564 | |||
| 2020 | #680 | |||
| 2021 | #613 | |||
| 2022 | #505 | #454 | #681 | |
| 2023 | #457 | #386 | ||
| 2024 | #478 | #844 | ||
| 2025 | #436 | #356 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland
Variations of Name Harlow
Names Similar to Harlow
Nicknames for Harlow
- Har
- Harley
- Low
- Harlo
Famous People Named Harlow
| Harlow Brooks | American actor |
| Harlow Lazar | Canadian musician |
| Harlow Rothert | American entrepreneur |
| Harlow Schlosberg | British author |
| Harlow Shapley | American astronomer |
| Harlow Curtice | American business executive |
| Harlow Hill | British politician |
| Harlow Hyde | Canadian artist |
| Harlow Aldrich | American diplomat |
| Harlow Gale | American football player |
| Harlow Freitag | Australian journalist |
| Harlow Robinson | American historian |
| Harlow Wood | British army officer |
| Harlow Person | American lawyer |
| Harlow Ormsby | American inventor |
| Harlow Goodwin | Canadian physician |
| Harlow Pape | British aviator |
| Harlow Vokes | American musician |
| Harlow Cagwin | American journalist |
| Harlow Dowd | Canadian politician |
Characters Named Harlow
| Harlow Smith | from a novel or movie |
| Harlow Reed | from a TV series |
| Harlow Johnson | from a play or story |
| Harlow Anderson | from a video game |
| Harlow Martinez | from a fantasy novel |
| Harlow White | from a sci-fi book |
| Harlow Turner | from a comic series |
| Harlow Parker | from a web series |
| Harlow Adams | from a children's book |
| Harlow Evans | from a romance novel |
| Harlow Green | from a mystery novel |
| Harlow Rivers | from an adventure book |
| Harlow Morgan | from a thriller novel |
| Harlow Cooper | from a graphic novel |
| Harlow Bennett | from a historical fiction book |
| Harlow Richardson | from a horror story |
| Harlow Westwood | from a fairy tale |
| Harlow Knight | from a crime novel |
| Harlow Roberts | from a dystopian novel |
| Harlow Davis | from a suspense novel |