3,826births recorded
4Countries
1Variants
2023Peak · United States
#970United States 2025
Harlem is a boy name family recorded 3,826 times in 4 countries since 1975. It ranks highest today in the United States (#970 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in the United States in 2023, at 7.7 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Harlem
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harlem | English | 3,437 | 🇺🇸 United States | #970 | 2023 | ▲ 30 % |
| Harlem | English | 293 | 🏴 England & Wales | #1704 | 2020 | ▲ 23 % |
| Harlem | English | 90 | 🇫🇷 France | #3214 | 2025 | ▲ 27 % |
| Harlem | English | 6 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 2018 | – |
Questions about Harlem
How popular is the name Harlem?
In 2025 it ranked #970 in the United States. Official registers record 3,826 births across 4 countries.
When was Harlem most popular?
It peaked in the United States in 2023, at 7.7 births per 100,000.
Is Harlem a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Harlem is a boy name.