36,848births recorded
11Countries
2Variants
2017Peak · Scotland
#242Scotland 2025
Harley is a girl name family recorded 36,848 times in 11 countries since 1916. It ranks highest today in Scotland (#242 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Scotland in 2017, at 146.3 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
Which form wins where
Births per 100,000 newborns for each form, in the selected country.
All forms of Harley
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harley | English | 31,167 | 🇺🇸 United States | #418 | 2017 | ▼ 26 % |
| Harley | English | 3,396 | 🏴 England & Wales | #439 | 2017 | ▲ 4 % |
| Harley | English | 613 | 🏴 Scotland | #242 | 2017 | ▼ 27 % |
| Harley | English | 538 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | #742 | 2017 | ▼ 3 % |
| Harley | English | 190 | 🇮🇪 Ireland | #443 | 2020 | ▲ 20 % |
| Harley | English | 189 | 🇨🇦 Alberta | #697 | 2005 | ▼ 44 % |
| Harlei | English | 465 | 🇺🇸 United States | #4661 | 2018 | ▲ 89 % |
| Harlei | English | 6 | 🏴 England & Wales | – | 2017 | – |
How we grouped these names
- Harley ↔ Harlei — spelling variant
Questions about Harley
How popular is the name Harley?
In 2025 it ranked #242 in Scotland. Official registers record 36,848 births across 11 countries.
What is Harley in other languages?
Harlei (English).
When was Harley most popular?
It peaked in Scotland in 2017, at 146.3 births per 100,000.
Is Harley a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Harley is a girl name.