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Harlow: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

An English place name meaning army hill, glamorous and golden-age Hollywood.

Origin
English
Syllables
2
Current rank
#115
Peak
#115 in 2023

Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

2010: #39820102020: #1152020#1#398

What Harlow Means

Harlow is a girl name of English origin. An English place name meaning army hill, glamorous and golden-age Hollywood.

How Popular Harlow Is

Harlow currently ranks #115 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #115 in 2023. It is rising.

Good to Know About Harlow

  • Nicole Richie named her daughter Harlow in 2008, sparking the trend.
  • Jean Harlow was the original blonde bombshell of 1930s Hollywood.
  • A surname name that moved to the girls' side with celebrity help.

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Questions About Harlow

What does Harlow mean?

Harlow is a girl name of English origin. An English place name meaning army hill, glamorous and golden-age Hollywood.

How popular is Harlow?

Harlow currently ranks #115 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #115 in 2023. It is rising.

Where does Harlow come from?

Harlow comes from English roots. Nicole Richie named her daughter Harlow in 2008, sparking the trend.

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