An estimated 13,869 living Americans are named Harlow.
How rare is Harlow?
Harlow is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 981 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 23.2% from its 2021 peak.
How old is the typical Harlow?
The median age of a living American named Harlow is approximately 7 years, with most bearers falling between 4 and 11 years old.
Is Harlow still popular?
Yes — Harlow is currently rising in popularity, with 981 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 2.8× higher than the previous decade.
Where is Harlow most common?
Harlow has its strongest geographic signal in Nebraska, where it appears 3.2× more often than the national baseline.
2002Peak 20212025
Peak year
2021
Decline from peak
23.2%
2025
981
All-time
13,986
Diaspora map
Harlow spread fast — broke out in Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Washington, and Wisconsin (2015) and ran high in 30 states within a decade.
Broke out: Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Washington, and Wisconsin, 2015 · over-represented in 30 states over 8 years
