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Harlow is a feminine name used in English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "From an English surname derived from a place name, itself derived from Old English hær ‘rock, heap of stones’ or here ‘army’, combined with hlaw ‘hill’. As a name for girls, it received some attention in 2008 when the American celebrity Nicole Richie used it for her daughter." It ranked #309 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, from an English surname derived from a place name, itself derived from Old English hær ‘rock, heap of stones’ or here ‘army’, combined with hlaw ‘hill’. As a name for girls, it received some attention in 2008 when the American celebrity Nicole Richie used it for her daughter. The entry lists its usage as English.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Harlow ranked #309 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #309 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Harlow mean?
Behind the Name does not give Harlow a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: from an English surname.
Is Harlow a popular name?
Harlow ranked #309 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Harlow a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Harlow appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine & masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Harlow — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
