The baby name Harlan is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈhɑːrlən/ (HAR-lən).
Harlan is English in Origin.
The baby name Harlan is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈhɑːrlən/ (HAR-lən).
Harlan is English in Origin.
Harlan is an English surname-turned-given name from Old English hara "hare" + land "land," meaning "hare's land," likely referring to a meadow frequented by hares. It alternates with Harland and also appears in German surname traditions, but the English place-name origin best explains modern usage. The name carries a steady, rustic tone with vintage Americana appeal.
As a first name, Harlan rose in the United States in the late 19th century, peaked in the 1910s-1930s, and has seen a modest revival with the surname-name trend. Notable bearers include Chief Justice Harlan F. Stone, writers Harlan Ellison and Harlan Coben; Kentucky's Harlan County honors pioneer Silas Harlan. Variants include Harland, Harlen, Harlin, and Harlyn; feminine forms Harlene and Harleen; nicknames Harl and Harley.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Boys | 2024 | #1 | — | 820 |
| CN | 0 | #86 | 1 | 3,857 | |
| PH | 0 | #109 | 2 | 5,607 | |
| CY | Girls | 0 | #125 | 1 | 3,755 |
| ID | Boys | 0 | #135 | 1 | 4,130 |
| HU | Boys | 0 | #174 | 1 | 3,954 |
| TW | Boys | 0 | #255 | 2 | 7,111 |
| Canada | Boys | 2024 | #263 | 44 | 2,588 |
| KZ | Boys | 0 | #296 | 1 | 6,578 |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #327 | 5 | 9,639 |
| PE | 0 | #328 | 2 | 6,350 | |
| GT | 0 | #338 | 1 | 5,948 | |
| HK | 0 | #357 | 1 | 8,483 | |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #359 | 1 | 8,829 |
| BR | 0 | #360 | 1 | 5,969 | |
| France | Boys | 2021 | #382 | 6 | 2,865 |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #407 | 2 | 11,440 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #428 | 2 | 13,098 |
| MX | 0 | #445 | 1 | 8,339 | |
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 | |
| GT | Boys | 0 | #498 | 2 | 7,625 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #502 | 9 | 10,188 |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #503 | 3 | 9,305 |
| CO | 0 | #510 | 1 | 7,768 | |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #531 | 411 | 7,044 |
| IR | Girls | 0 | #545 | 1 | 8,334 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #555 | 3 | 12,905 |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #620 | 3 | 9,244 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #695 | 6 | 13,390 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #723 | 29 | 12,213 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #739 | 1 | 17,960 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #743 | 1 | 18,093 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #873 | 44 | 8,487 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #891 | 30 | 15,656 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #918 | 9 | 14,506 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #999 | 3 | 16,906 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,029 | 5 | 16,355 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,039 | 1 | 16,750 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,099 | 13 | 25,439 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,141 | 3 | 22,615 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,165 | 14 | 25,619 |
| TR | 0 | #1,253 | 2 | 19,440 | |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,686 | 6 | 28,008 |
Harlan is popular in 30 countries — most recent births per country:
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