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Harlan

Harlan is a boy name with a classic feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Harlan?

Recorded births named Harlan by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	26,980 births
England & Wales since 1996	849 births
Ireland since 1964	10 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Harlan's popularity over time

Babies named Harlan per year — United States (1880–2025). United States peaked in 1924 (519/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 2025 (82/yr) · Ireland peaked in 2015 (4/yr).

When was Harlan popular?

Harlan reached its peak in 1924, when it was the #544 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1920s name.

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