4,004births recorded
5Countries
1Variants
2016Peak · South Australia
#1276England & Wales 2025
Harlen is a boy name family recorded 4,004 times in 5 countries since 1907. It ranks highest today in England & Wales (#1276 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in South Australia in 2016, at 47.6 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Harlen
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harlen | English | 3,520 | 🇺🇸 United States | #2332 | 1936 | ▲ 20 % |
| Harlen | English | 455 | 🏴 England & Wales | #1276 | 2018 | ▲ 80 % |
| Harlen | English | 13 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 2018 | – |
| Harlen | English | 10 | 🇨🇦 Alberta | – | 2020 | – |
| Harlen | English | 6 | 🇦🇺 South Australia | – | 2016 | – |
Questions about Harlen
How popular is the name Harlen?
In 2025 it ranked #1276 in England & Wales. Official registers record 4,004 births across 5 countries.
When was Harlen most popular?
It peaked in South Australia in 2016, at 47.6 births per 100,000.
Is Harlen a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Harlen is a boy name.