Harlin
boy name#4249 in 2025Harlin entered the US charts in 1886, peaked at #959 in 1886, ranks #4249 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1886–2025
#4249
rank today
#959
peak (1886)
24
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #959 |
| 1900s | #1275 |
| 1910s | #1454 |
| 1920s | #1324 |
| 1930s | #1217 |
| 1940s | #1478 |
| 1950s | #2104 |
| 1960s | #2780 |
| 1970s | #4275 |
| 1980s | #5849 |
| 1990s | #6668 |
| 2000s | #7477 |
| 2010s | #4842 |
| 2020s | #4635 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Harlin has been most popular in CA.
Living bearers
About 900 people named Harlin are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Harlin alive today was born around 1945, making them about 80 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Harlin in 2025?
- Harlin ranks #4249 among US boy names in 2025, with 24 babies given the name.
- When was the name Harlin most popular?
- Harlin peaked in 1886, reaching #959 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Harlin with classmates?
- Harlin will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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