Harlow
Harlow is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Rock hill or army hill.
Origin and history
Harlow originated as an English place name and surname derived from Old English terms meaning 'rocky hill' or 'army hill'. Historically a masculine given name and surname, it rose rapidly as a feminine given name in the United States during the early 21st century. It is currently a popular modern choice for girls in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
13,986 babies in the United States have been named Harlow since 1880. It ranks #1339 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #279.
States where it is most popular
- CA (12.9 %)
- TX (7.8 %)
- OH (4.6 %)
- FL (4.2 %)
- NY (3.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 516 |
| 2010-2019 | 6,697 |
| 2020-2029 | 6,773 |
Famous people named Harlow
- Harlow Shapley: Astronomer
Fun facts
- The name's modern surge as a feminine given name was significantly boosted when Nicole Richie and Joel Madden chose it for their daughter in 2008.
- The name ultimately traces back to 1930s Hollywood screen icon Jean Harlow, who used it as a stage surname.