Girl · #1,678 in 2026

Harlowe

Name: Popularity of the name Harlowe in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Harlowe, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#1,678

Peak Rank

#1,677 (2026)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

+73%

2006

First Year

2026

Last Year

2026

Peak Year

#1677

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Harlowe

Harlowe first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2006, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2026, when 123 Harlowes were born — ranking #1,678 that year. As of 2026, Harlowe ranks #1,678 for baby girls with 123 births, rising sharply (+73% over the past five years). In total, more than 1K Harlowes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Harlowe

Phonetically similar names — useful when Harlowe is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Harlowe

What does the name Harlowe mean?

Harlowe is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2006. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Harlowe in 2026?

In 2026, Harlowe ranks #1,678 among girls' names in the U.S., with 123 babies given the name that year.

When was Harlowe most popular?

Harlowe reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #1,677 that year with 123 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Harlowe most popular?

Harlowe has historically been most popular in Colorado, Minnesota, Massachusetts. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Harlowe.

Is Harlowe a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Harlowe is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Harlowe?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Harlowe include Wayne, Yehudis, Sharona. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Harlowe

Harlowe is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2006 and has accumulated 1K births in the dataset. Harlowe's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #1,677. Use the chart and map above to compare Harlowe's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.