Harlo
Every Harlo since 1916 — 753 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Harlo
Harlo is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,538 in 2025 with 43 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1916, 753 American babies have been named Harlo — about 59% girls and 41% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2023, when 78 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Harlo stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Harlo year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 43 | #3,538 | 29 | #3,793 |
| 2024 | 26 | #5,064 | 35 | #3,353 |
| 2023 | 47 | #3,398 | 31 | #3,656 |
| 2022 | 27 | #4,959 | 21 | #4,764 |
| 2021 | 36 | #4,051 | 19 | #4,990 |
| 2020 | 31 | #4,391 | 7 | #9,930 |
| 2019 | 38 | #3,873 | — | — |
| 2018 | 21 | #5,862 | — | — |
| 2017 | 22 | #5,727 | — | — |
| 2016 | 18 | #6,746 | 5 | #12,906 |
| 2015 | 18 | #6,829 | 7 | #9,929 |
| 2014 | 21 | #6,075 | 7 | #10,021 |
| 2013 | 12 | #9,231 | 6 | #11,226 |
| 2012 | 16 | #7,586 | 6 | #11,294 |
| 2011 | 23 | #5,807 | 6 | #11,343 |
| 2010 | 21 | #6,259 | — | — |
| 2009 | 17 | #7,464 | 5 | #13,155 |
| 2008 | 10 | #11,090 | — | — |
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| 1950 | — | — | 5 | #3,897 |
| 1945 | — | — | 5 | #3,504 |
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| 1935 | — | — | 8 | #2,805 |
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| 1925 | — | — | 8 | #3,253 |
| 1920 | — | — | 8 | #3,334 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Harlo in 2025?
Harlo ranked #3,538 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 43 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Harlo?
753 babies have been named Harlo in the United States since 1916, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Harlo most popular?
Harlo peaked in 2023, when 78 newborns received the name.
Is Harlo a boy or girl name?
Harlo is used for both: about 59% of babies named Harlo have been girls and 41% boys.
Is the name Harlo rising or falling?
Harlo is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.