How Many People Are Named Harlowe?

Complete statistics for the name Harlowe: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Harlowe
Very Rare
English place name

Harlowe means 'muddy hill' and is a rare name for girls. Only 1 in 367,057 Americans are named Harlowe, making it very uncommon. The majority of people named Harlowe are under 30, giving it a fresh, modern vibe.

~225
Living in US
1 in 1,473,108
Americans
2024
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Muddy hill
🌐
Origin
English place name
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Innovative Adventurous Determined
1
Life Path Number

Life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

997
Worldwide Bearers
#956,749
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
899
🇵🇭 Philippines
10
🇨🇱 Chile
4
🇨🇦 Canada
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
26 (3%)
♀ Female
873 (97%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 10
904
Would be under 30 (97%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
26
Would be over 60 (3%)

All 930 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2024

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
86
Classic Feel
6
Modern Appeal
100
International
36

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Harlowe Through the Generations

Harlowe is a name that's seen a surge in popularity recently, peaking in 2024 with 134 births. With only 899 people named Harlowe estimated to be alive today, it's clear that this name is still in its early stages of adoption. The age distribution shows a strong skew towards younger individuals, with 904 out of 930 Harlowes being under 30 years old, indicating that it's a name embraced by a new generation.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 119
Texas 54
North Carolina 17
Pennsylvania 15
Michigan 13
Illinois 12
Colorado 6
Georgia 6
Minnesota 6
Florida 5

✨ Similar Names to Harlowe

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Harlowe's English place name roots

📄 About the Name Harlowe

How Many People Have the Name Harlowe?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 225 people in the United States currently share the name Harlowe. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,473,108 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Harlowe a Common or Rare Name?

Harlowe is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Harlowe Mean?

Harlowe means "muddy hill" and comes from English place name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Harlowe in SSA data, approximately 3% are male and 97% are female.

When Was Harlowe Most Popular?

The name Harlowe reached peak popularity in 2024, with 134 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Harlowe?

Approximately 225 people named Harlowe live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 225. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,473,108 Americans.

Is Harlowe a rare name?

Harlowe is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,473,108 Americans has this name.

What does the name Harlowe mean?

Harlowe means "muddy hill" and comes from English place name origins.

Is Harlowe more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 3% of people named Harlowe are male and 97% are female.

When was Harlowe most popular?

Harlowe peaked in 2024 with 134 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US225
All-Time Births225
1 in X1 in 1,473,108
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age10
Peak Year2024
World Rank#956,749
Male %3%
Female %97%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.