Harlei
Every Harlei since 1993 — 465 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Harlei
Harlei is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,694 in 2025 with 29 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1993, 465 American babies have been named Harlei. Its peak came in 2018, when 36 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Harlei stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Harlei year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 29 | #4,694 |
| 2024 | 25 | #5,205 |
| 2023 | 19 | #6,256 |
| 2022 | 30 | #4,627 |
| 2021 | 27 | #4,889 |
| 2020 | 33 | #4,203 |
| 2019 | 29 | #4,700 |
| 2018 | 36 | #4,028 |
| 2017 | 33 | #4,327 |
| 2016 | 22 | #5,862 |
| 2015 | 17 | #7,090 |
| 2014 | 23 | #5,688 |
| 2013 | 17 | #7,168 |
| 2012 | 6 | #15,663 |
| 2011 | 11 | #9,957 |
| 2010 | 12 | #9,437 |
| 2009 | 11 | #10,229 |
| 2008 | 11 | #10,334 |
| 2007 | — | — |
| 2006 | 12 | #9,513 |
| 2005 | 7 | #13,519 |
| 2004 | 11 | #9,478 |
| 2003 | 5 | #16,662 |
| 2002 | 9 | #10,525 |
| 2001 | 8 | #11,382 |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | 6 | #12,319 |
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| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Harlei in 2025?
Harlei ranked #4,694 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 29 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Harlei?
465 babies have been named Harlei in the United States since 1993, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Harlei most popular?
Harlei peaked in 2018, when 36 newborns received the name.
Is Harlei a boy or girl name?
Harlei is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Harlei rising or falling?
Harlei is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.