Unisex nameCurrently #397 in the USFalling
Harley
HAR-lee//ˈhɑːrli//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20176 lettersStarts with H
Meaning & origin
Hare's meadow
Harley comes from an English place name meaning 'hare's meadow' or clearing, and is also widely known through the Harley-Davidson motorcycle brand. Its energetic, slightly rebellious sound has made it a popular unisex modern choice.
Harley's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Harley |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 70 |
| 1881 | 61 |
| 1882 | 75 |
| 1883 | 63 |
| 1884 | 73 |
| 1885 | 51 |
| 1886 | 73 |
| 1887 | 77 |
| 1888 | 82 |
| 1889 | 60 |
| 1890 | 52 |
| 1891 | 64 |
| 1892 | 91 |
| 1893 | 76 |
| 1894 | 63 |
| 1895 | 68 |
| 1896 | 64 |
| 1897 | 82 |
| 1898 | 71 |
| 1899 | 59 |
| 1900 | 79 |
| 1901 | 63 |
| 1902 | 83 |
| 1903 | 65 |
| 1904 | 56 |
| 1905 | 69 |
| 1906 | 52 |
| 1907 | 75 |
| 1908 | 71 |
| 1909 | 73 |
| 1910 | 89 |
| 1911 | 88 |
| 1912 | 197 |
| 1913 | 204 |
| 1914 | 322 |
| 1915 | 434 |
| 1916 | 460 |
| 1917 | 430 |
| 1918 | 491 |
| 1919 | 458 |
| 1920 | 484 |
| 1921 | 537 |
| 1922 | 525 |
| 1923 | 478 |
| 1924 | 531 |
| 1925 | 470 |
| 1926 | 492 |
| 1927 | 462 |
| 1928 | 484 |
| 1929 | 427 |
| 1930 | 460 |
| 1931 | 440 |
| 1932 | 404 |
| 1933 | 358 |
| 1934 | 375 |
| 1935 | 364 |
| 1936 | 354 |
| 1937 | 363 |
| 1938 | 357 |
| 1939 | 340 |
| 1940 | 346 |
| 1941 | 326 |
| 1942 | 319 |
| 1943 | 355 |
| 1944 | 309 |
| 1945 | 308 |
| 1946 | 318 |
| 1947 | 336 |
| 1948 | 295 |
| 1949 | 303 |
| 1950 | 265 |
| 1951 | 257 |
| 1952 | 277 |
| 1953 | 261 |
| 1954 | 243 |
| 1955 | 225 |
| 1956 | 237 |
| 1957 | 234 |
| 1958 | 177 |
| 1959 | 177 |
| 1960 | 172 |
| 1961 | 167 |
| 1962 | 138 |
| 1963 | 134 |
| 1964 | 147 |
| 1965 | 124 |
| 1966 | 140 |
| 1967 | 125 |
| 1968 | 128 |
| 1969 | 113 |
| 1970 | 135 |
| 1971 | 140 |
| 1972 | 140 |
| 1973 | 130 |
| 1974 | 169 |
| 1975 | 149 |
| 1976 | 169 |
| 1977 | 196 |
| 1978 | 244 |
| 1979 | 252 |
| 1980 | 291 |
| 1981 | 255 |
| 1982 | 259 |
| 1983 | 225 |
| 1984 | 224 |
| 1985 | 242 |
| 1986 | 220 |
| 1987 | 203 |
| 1988 | 264 |
| 1989 | 350 |
| 1990 | 449 |
| 1991 | 666 |
| 1992 | 1,013 |
| 1993 | 1,446 |
| 1994 | 1,647 |
| 1995 | 1,404 |
| 1996 | 1,335 |
| 1997 | 1,266 |
| 1998 | 1,366 |
| 1999 | 1,252 |
| 2000 | 1,294 |
| 2001 | 1,349 |
| 2002 | 1,452 |
| 2003 | 1,612 |
| 2004 | 1,436 |
| 2005 | 1,328 |
| 2006 | 1,334 |
| 2007 | 1,088 |
| 2008 | 1,203 |
| 2009 | 1,228 |
| 2010 | 1,165 |
| 2011 | 1,085 |
| 2012 | 1,144 |
| 2013 | 1,280 |
| 2014 | 1,360 |
| 2015 | 1,530 |
| 2016 | 1,811 |
| 2017 | 1,932 |
| 2018 | 1,714 |
| 2019 | 1,507 |
| 2020 | 1,413 |
| 2021 | 1,292 |
| 2022 | 1,231 |
| 2023 | 1,112 |
| 2024 | 1,013 |
Harley through the decades
- Harley peaked in 2017, when 1,932 babies were named Harley in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Harley has risen 19% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Harley currently ranks #397 in the US and is cooling off.
Nicknames
Harls
Variants & spellings
Harlee