Harleigh
Every Harleigh since 1989 — 5,277 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Harleigh
Harleigh is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #1,534 in 2025 with 138 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1989, 5,277 American babies have been named Harleigh. Its peak came in 2017, when 312 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 Harleigh stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Harleigh year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 138 | #1,534 | — | — |
| 2024 | 147 | #1,485 | — | — |
| 2023 | 182 | #1,265 | — | — |
| 2022 | 229 | #1,092 | — | — |
| 2021 | 219 | #1,128 | 5 | #12,806 |
| 2020 | 257 | #992 | — | — |
| 2019 | 284 | #931 | — | — |
| 2018 | 310 | #875 | — | — |
| 2017 | 312 | #878 | — | — |
| 2016 | 288 | #950 | — | — |
| 2015 | 251 | #1,051 | — | — |
| 2014 | 202 | #1,209 | — | — |
| 2013 | 202 | #1,190 | — | — |
| 2012 | 206 | #1,196 | — | — |
| 2011 | 171 | #1,351 | — | — |
| 2010 | 165 | #1,397 | — | — |
| 2009 | 141 | #1,597 | — | — |
| 2008 | 128 | #1,735 | — | — |
| 2007 | 108 | #1,914 | — | — |
| 2006 | 117 | #1,776 | — | — |
| 2005 | 121 | #1,649 | — | — |
| 2004 | 149 | #1,398 | — | — |
| 2003 | 114 | #1,682 | — | — |
| 2002 | 123 | #1,538 | — | — |
| 2001 | 106 | #1,707 | — | — |
| 2000 | 99 | #1,764 | — | — |
| 1995 | 62 | #2,166 | — | — |
| 1990 | 11 | #7,490 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Harleigh in 2025?
Harleigh ranked #1,534 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 138 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Harleigh?
5,277 babies have been named Harleigh in the United States since 1989, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Harleigh most popular?
Harleigh peaked in 2017, when 312 newborns received the name.
Is Harleigh a boy or girl name?
Harleigh is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Harleigh rising or falling?
Harleigh is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.