Harlowe
Every Harlowe since 1916 — 1,060 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Harlowe
Harlowe is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #1,784 in 2025 with 113 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1916, 1,060 American babies have been named Harlowe — about 94% girls and 6% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2024, when 135 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 Harlowe stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Harlowe 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 | 113 | #1,784 | 15 | #5,954 |
| 2024 | 122 | #1,677 | 13 | #6,595 |
| 2023 | 83 | #2,249 | 5 | #12,901 |
| 2022 | 83 | #2,261 | 7 | #10,174 |
| 2021 | 75 | #2,395 | — | — |
| 2020 | 61 | #2,730 | — | — |
| 2019 | 57 | #2,901 | — | — |
| 2018 | 59 | #2,852 | — | — |
| 2017 | 53 | #3,069 | — | — |
| 2016 | 48 | #3,347 | — | — |
| 2015 | 43 | #3,621 | — | — |
| 2014 | 40 | #3,801 | — | — |
| 2013 | 38 | #3,955 | — | — |
| 2012 | 30 | #4,760 | — | — |
| 2011 | 25 | #5,432 | — | — |
| 2010 | 26 | #5,307 | — | — |
| 2009 | 22 | #6,181 | — | — |
| 2008 | 11 | #10,335 | — | — |
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| 2006 | 5 | #18,149 | — | — |
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| 1935 | — | — | 5 | #3,878 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Harlowe in 2025?
Harlowe ranked #1,784 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 113 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Harlowe?
1,060 babies have been named Harlowe in the United States since 1916, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Harlowe most popular?
Harlowe peaked in 2024, when 135 newborns received the name.
Is Harlowe a boy or girl name?
Harlowe is used for both: about 94% of babies named Harlowe have been girls and 6% boys.
Is the name Harlowe rising or falling?
Harlowe is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.