FIRST NAME
Harlan
Harlan is the 928th most common male first name in the United States, recorded for 12,295 men and boys in the latest Census. It is also given to 305 women and girls.
AS A MALE NAME · #928 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
34,819
living · #580
2020 CENSUS
12,295
living · #928
BABIES NAMED HARLAN BY BIRTH YEAR · 1880–2025
2025454
As a male name, Harlan peaked in 1924, when 519 babies were named Harlan (the #253 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A FEMALE NAME · #18,175 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
305
living · #18,175
BABIES NAMED HARLAN BY BIRTH YEAR · 1925–2025
202536
As a female name, Harlan peaked in 2023, when 50 babies were named Harlan (the #3243 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)