Harlie
Every Harlie since 1883 — 5,270 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Harlie
Harlie is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,520 in 2025 with 70 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1883, 5,270 American babies have been named Harlie — about 85% girls and 15% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2001, when 178 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Harlie stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Harlie 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 | 70 | #2,520 | — | — |
| 2024 | 73 | #2,473 | — | — |
| 2023 | 91 | #2,114 | — | — |
| 2022 | 112 | #1,824 | — | — |
| 2021 | 95 | #2,033 | — | — |
| 2020 | 124 | #1,659 | — | — |
| 2019 | 138 | #1,563 | — | — |
| 2018 | 149 | #1,475 | — | — |
| 2017 | 163 | #1,406 | — | — |
| 2016 | 158 | #1,457 | — | — |
| 2015 | 150 | #1,510 | — | — |
| 2014 | 141 | #1,548 | — | — |
| 2013 | 133 | #1,619 | — | — |
| 2012 | 136 | #1,596 | — | — |
| 2011 | 141 | #1,559 | — | — |
| 2010 | 130 | #1,642 | — | — |
| 2009 | 164 | #1,428 | — | — |
| 2008 | 129 | #1,723 | — | — |
| 2007 | 166 | #1,426 | — | — |
| 2006 | 165 | #1,383 | — | — |
| 2005 | 151 | #1,422 | 6 | #10,570 |
| 2004 | 151 | #1,382 | — | — |
| 2003 | 173 | #1,226 | — | — |
| 2002 | 123 | #1,539 | — | — |
| 2001 | 170 | #1,200 | 8 | #7,808 |
| 2000 | 143 | #1,327 | — | — |
| 1995 | 109 | #1,469 | — | — |
| 1990 | 15 | #5,927 | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — | 6 | #3,686 |
| 1960 | — | — | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — | 9 | #2,854 |
| 1950 | — | — | 9 | #2,657 |
| 1945 | — | — | 13 | #1,969 |
| 1940 | 5 | #4,629 | 8 | #2,751 |
| 1935 | — | — | 16 | #1,786 |
| 1930 | — | — | 13 | #2,231 |
| 1925 | — | — | 29 | #1,372 |
| 1920 | — | — | 25 | #1,525 |
| 1915 | — | — | 19 | #1,627 |
| 1910 | — | — | 6 | #1,487 |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | 5 | #1,156 |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Harlie in 2025?
Harlie ranked #2,520 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 70 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Harlie?
5,270 babies have been named Harlie in the United States since 1883, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Harlie most popular?
Harlie peaked in 2001, when 178 newborns received the name.
Is Harlie a boy or girl name?
Harlie is used for both: about 85% of babies named Harlie have been girls and 15% boys.
Is the name Harlie rising or falling?
Harlie is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.