Total births
447
Unisex name · since 2008
Harlo
Since 2008, U.S. Social Security records show 447 babies named Harlo, peaking in 2023. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #5130
- among girls today
- 447
- born since 2008
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 71%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Harlo is the #5130 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 447 recorded since 2008.
Harlo has 447 recorded births among girls since 2008, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #5130 as of the latest data, more common than 71% of girls, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2008 to 2025.
- #5130 among girls today
- 447 born since 2008
- 2010s peak decade
- 71% more common than other girls
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Harlo is currently the #5130 unisex name in America, more common than 71% of girls - 447 born since 2008, peaking in the 2010s.
- #5130
- among girls today
- 447
- born since 2008
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 71%
- more common than other girls
Harlo vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#5130
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 71% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
47% of everyone ever named Harlo was born in this single decade.
2023
Single peak year
47 babies were named Harlo in 2023 - its busiest year on record.
How Harlo compares
447 Top 47% higher than 53% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Harlo's all-time total is 17% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Harlo | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 447 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 47 | 48 | 19,840 |
Harlo's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Harlo's SSA record in two at 2017 and the more recent half accounts for 65% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 35%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 2008, with only 10 births recorded -- set against the 2023 peak of 47, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Harlo at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2023
Current rank
#5,130
Active since
2008
Harlo popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2008–2025
- Peak year (2023)
- 47
- Annual births at peak, across 18 years of records
Harlo popularity over time - boys
306 total births recorded since 1916 (Harlo as boys' name)
Harlo by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Harlo's strongest decade.
210 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 47% of all-time use.
Harlo births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s 27
2000s
27 births
- 2010s
2010s
210 births
- 2020s
2020s
210 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 210 births (47% of all-time use).
Harlo by state
Where Harlo concentrates geographically, total births since 2008
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Florida | | 6 | 1.3% |
| #2 | Georgia | | 6 | 1.3% |
| #3 | New York | | 6 | 1.3% |
| #4 | Pennsylvania | | 6 | 1.3% |
| #5 | Texas | | 6 | 1.3% |
| #6 | California | | 5 | 1.1% |
Florida share of Harlo's total US births 1.3%
Even split
6 of 447 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Harlo? ▼
Harlo has been given to 447 babies in the U.S. since 2008, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #5130 as of the latest data. 47 babies were born in 2023, its single highest year.
When was Harlo most popular? ▼
Harlo was most popular in the 2010s decade with 210 total births. The single peak year was 2023.
Where is Harlo most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Harlo are Florida (6 births), Georgia (6 births), New York (6 births).
Is Harlo a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Harlo is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 447 births, and as a boy's name it has 306 births.
How long has the name Harlo been used? ▼
Records for Harlo go back to 2008, giving 18 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Harlo? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Harper, Harriet, Harmony, Harley, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Harlo's data
- Harlo's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (210 total births) through the 2020s (210) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Florida records the most Harlos (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Florida names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Harlo
Nearby Names Like Harlo
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Harlo
Harper Girl
#12 139,063 births
Harriet Girl
#1149 90,306 births
Harmony Girl
#264 36,226 births
Harley Girl
#396 31,167 births
Harriett Girl
#11124 21,621 births
Compare Harlo side by side: Harlo vs Harper Harlo vs Harriet Harlo vs Harmony
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Harlo
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 2008–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Harlo: #5130 Unisex Name - 447 Births, Peak 2023." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/harlo. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Harlo draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.