Harlow
Harlow is a distinctive choice, ranked #325 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Harlow in their class.
About the Name Harlow
Harlow is gradually declining in popularity, having dropped 49 places over five years. Its high point was #142 in 2021, and it now sits at #231. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2008.
Harlow is fairly common in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Harlow in their class.
In the US it sits at #293 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.
⭐ Famous People Named Harlow
- John Martyn Harlow — John Martyn Harlow was an American physician primarily remembered for his attendance on brain-injury survivor Phineas Gage, and for his published reports on Gage's accident and subsequent history.
- Harlow Shapley — Harlow Shapley was an American astronomer, who served as head of the Harvard College Observatory from 1921–1952, and political activist during the New Deal and Fair Deal.
- Denise Harlow — Denise Patricia Harlow was an American politician from Maine.
Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Harlow
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Harlow
Almost certainly the only Harlow in the class
UK Popularity (2008–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2025)
Rank · SSA official data
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Famous People Named Harlow
Notable people who share this name, from history to the present day. See full list on Wikipedia