Barlow
Pronunciation: [ b-AHRL-oh ]
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Barlow first appeared in US Social Security records in 1952.
Over 67 babies have been named Barlow in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Barlow is past its peak , currently ranked #10,931 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #10,931
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Barlow
Barlow is a boy name .
Barlow is currently ranked #10,931 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Barlow include Bar, Barl, Barly, Barlie, Bay, Baie, and Barkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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