Harlen
Every Harlen since 1907 — 3,520 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Harlen
Harlen is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,338 in 2025 with 59 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1907, 3,520 American babies have been named Harlen. Its peak came in 2023, when 80 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Harlen stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Harlen 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 | 11 | #9,082 | 59 | #2,338 |
| 2024 | 7 | #12,645 | 62 | #2,294 |
| 2023 | 16 | #7,053 | 64 | #2,232 |
| 2022 | 16 | #7,093 | 59 | #2,388 |
| 2021 | 9 | #10,584 | 59 | #2,332 |
| 2020 | 11 | #9,162 | 50 | #2,564 |
| 2019 | 7 | #12,944 | 60 | #2,299 |
| 2018 | 9 | #10,877 | 53 | #2,454 |
| 2017 | 7 | #13,214 | 61 | #2,199 |
| 2016 | 8 | #12,171 | 56 | #2,347 |
| 2015 | 5 | #17,427 | 60 | #2,240 |
| 2014 | 9 | #11,318 | 44 | #2,727 |
| 2013 | — | — | 39 | #2,910 |
| 2012 | — | — | 43 | #2,792 |
| 2011 | — | — | 51 | #2,452 |
| 2010 | — | — | 42 | #2,841 |
| 2009 | — | — | 39 | #3,010 |
| 2008 | — | — | 33 | #3,371 |
| 2007 | — | — | 20 | #4,697 |
| 2006 | — | — | 22 | #4,281 |
| 2005 | — | — | 19 | #4,534 |
| 2004 | — | — | 15 | #5,346 |
| 2003 | — | — | 17 | #4,680 |
| 2002 | — | — | 7 | #8,791 |
| 2001 | — | — | 14 | #5,229 |
| 2000 | — | — | 10 | #6,498 |
| 1995 | — | — | 8 | #6,606 |
| 1990 | — | — | 12 | #4,507 |
| 1985 | — | — | 5 | #6,930 |
| 1980 | — | — | 16 | #2,876 |
| 1975 | — | — | 9 | #3,763 |
| 1970 | — | — | 14 | #2,553 |
| 1965 | — | — | 17 | #1,955 |
| 1960 | — | — | 22 | #1,744 |
| 1955 | — | — | 25 | #1,554 |
| 1950 | — | — | 27 | #1,410 |
| 1945 | — | — | 30 | #1,211 |
| 1940 | — | — | 47 | #932 |
| 1935 | — | — | 58 | #819 |
| 1930 | — | — | 55 | #902 |
| 1925 | — | — | 46 | #1,016 |
| 1920 | — | — | 40 | #1,129 |
| 1915 | — | — | 38 | #1,043 |
| 1910 | — | — | 5 | #1,693 |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Harlen in 2025?
Harlen ranked #2,338 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 59 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Harlen?
3,520 babies have been named Harlen in the United States since 1907, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Harlen most popular?
Harlen peaked in 2023, when 80 newborns received the name.
Is Harlen a boy or girl name?
Harlen is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 97% of babies with the name.
Is the name Harlen rising or falling?
Harlen is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.