28,156births recorded
7Countries
1Variants
2017Peak · South Australia
#474England & Wales 2025
Harlan is a boy name family recorded 28,156 times in 7 countries since 1880. It ranks highest today in England & Wales (#474 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in South Australia in 2017, at 57.1 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Harlan
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harlan | English | 26,980 | 🇺🇸 United States | #617 | 1924 | ▲ 78 % |
| Harlan | English | 906 | 🏴 England & Wales | #474 | 2025 | ▲ 93 % |
| Harlan | English | 115 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | #676 | 2024 | ▲ 137 % |
| Harlan | English | 65 | 🇫🇷 France | #5398 | 2025 | ▲ 27 % |
| Harlan | English | 50 | 🇨🇦 Alberta | #608 | 2021 | new |
| Harlan | English | 33 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | – | 2018 | – |
Questions about Harlan
How popular is the name Harlan?
In 2025 it ranked #474 in England & Wales. Official registers record 28,156 births across 7 countries.
When was Harlan most popular?
It peaked in South Australia in 2017, at 57.1 births per 100,000.
Is Harlan a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Harlan is a boy name.