Harley
girl name#418 in 2025Harley entered the US charts in 1916, peaked at #202 in 2017, ranks #418 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1916–2025
#418
rank today
#202
peak (2017)
748
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4085 |
| 1920s | #3781 |
| 1930s | #3591 |
| 1950s | #5618 |
| 1960s | #7016 |
| 1970s | #7395 |
| 1980s | #4741 |
| 1990s | #481 |
| 2000s | #384 |
| 2010s | #319 |
| 2020s | #346 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Harley has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 31,000 people named Harley are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Harley alive today was born around 2010, making them about 15 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Harley in 2025?
- Harley ranks #418 among US girl names in 2025, with 748 babies given the name.
- When was the name Harley most popular?
- Harley peaked in 2017, reaching #202 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Harley with classmates?
- Harley will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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