Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Harlow.
National Rank (2025)
#309
All-Time Peak Rank
#237 (2021)
Total U.S. Births
13,986
Unisex Distribution16.0% Boy / 84.0% GirlBalance: Leans Female
💡 The Harlow Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.
📖 The Story Behind Harlow
According to SSA data, Harlow achieved its highest historical rank of #237 in 2021. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2021 with 1,278 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 29.2%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 24 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Harlow scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+29.2% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record1,278Births in 2021
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
24Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:0
1920s:0
1930s:0
1940s:0
1950s:0
1960s:0
1970s:0
1980s:0
1990s:0
2000s:516
2010s:6,697
2020s:6,773
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesHar-low
Letter Count6 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with H, a letter used by only 2.2% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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