Harlow
Harlow is a girls' name of English origin meaning “army hill; rocky hill.” It ranked #309 in the United States in 2025. An English place name and surname meaning rocky hill, derived from Old English har (rock) and hlaw (hill).
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how do you pronounce Harlow?
HAR-loh
where does the name Harlow come from?
A transferred surname and place name meaning rock hill or army hill, also spelled Harlo and Harlowe.
Jean Harlow, the platinum-blonde 1930s Hollywood icon, gives the name glamorous vintage associations.
how popular is this name?
Harlow has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 17 years since 2009. It peaked at #237 in 2021, and ranked #309 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #309 |
| 2024 | #293 |
| 2023 | #238 |
| 2022 | #263 |
| 2021 | #237 |
| 2020 | #324 |
| 2019 | #316 |
| 2018 | #366 |
| 2017 | #390 |
| 2016 | #420 |
| 2010 | #776 |
| 2009 | #904 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Harlow fell outside the top 1,000.
who are famous people named Harlow?
- Jean Harlow (actress)
- Harlow Madden (Nicole Richie's daughter)
what are the nicknames and variants of Harlow?
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Harlow?
what names go well with Harlow?
Sibling names that share Harlow's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Harlow
What does the name Harlow mean?
Harlow means “army hill; rocky hill”.
What is the origin of the name Harlow?
Harlow comes from the English naming tradition. Related forms include Harlo and Harlowe.
How popular is the name Harlow?
Harlow ranked #309 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data.
Is Harlow a boy or girl name?
Harlow is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Harlow?
Harlow is pronounced HAR-loh, with 2 syllables.
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