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Harlem

Harlem is a unisex name with a modern feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Harlem?

Recorded births named Harlem by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	5,182 births
England & Wales since 1996	289 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.

Harlem's popularity over time

Babies named Harlem per year — United States (1975–2025). United States peaked in 2023 (409/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 2020 (23/yr).

When was Harlem popular?

Harlem reached its peak in 2023, when it was the #1360 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 2020s name.

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