Harlowe

An uncommon Old English pick — distinctive and rare.

Girl's name| Also boysOld EnglishRising fast Also a pet name
#1684 564in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A surname.

Harlowe is a girl's and boy's baby name of Old English origin, a variant of Harlow, from an English place name meaning 'rock hill' or 'army hill,' from Old English here (army) and hlaw (hill). Jean Harlow, the platinum blonde Hollywood icon of the 1930s, made the name synonymous with glamour.

The -e ending gives Harlowe a French-influenced elegance that distinguishes it from the more common Harlow. About 880 U.S. births are recorded for this spelling. It's a name that feels both golden-age Hollywood and modern at once.

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Popularity Over Time

Harlowe has 18+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2006.

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Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Harlowe
DecadeBirthsTrend
2020s423
2010s418
2000s38

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(18 years, 20062024)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Harlowe
YearBirthsRank
2024121#1684
202383#2248
202283#2256
202175#2395
202061#2730
201956#2937
201859#2852
201753#3069
201648#3346
201543#3620
201440#3801
201338#3955
201230#4760
201125#5432
201026#5307
200922#6181
200811#10333
20065#18148

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Harlowe as a Boy's Name

While overwhelmingly a girl's name, Harlowe has also been given to 51 boys in the U.S. since 1916.

#6575
Current rank
51
Total births
2024
Peak year
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Frequently Asked

Can Harlowe be used for both boys and girls?
Yes, Harlowe is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name, it currently ranks #1684. As a boy's name, it ranks #6575.

Harlowe has two lives

Harlowe, the baby name
#1684girls
879 babies
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Harlowe, the pet name
#11092pet name
5 pets
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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (20062024) · Methodology