Girl · #5,953 in 2026

Harlean

Name: Popularity of the name Harlean in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Harlean, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#5,953

Peak Rank

#1,160 (1937)

Total Babies

184

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1932

First Year

1956

Last Year

1937

Peak Year

#1160

Peak Rank

184

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Harlean

Harlean first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1932, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1937, when 38 Harleans were born — ranking #1,160 that year. As of 2026, Harlean ranks #5,953 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 184 Harleans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1930s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

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101-500

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Names that sound like Harlean

Phonetically similar names — useful when Harlean is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Harlan
Caerleon
Harlin
Harlem
Hereon
Helion
Haarlem
Harlingen
Carlyon
Harling
Harlekin
Harshen

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Harlean

What does the name Harlean mean?

Harlean is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1932. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Harlean in 2026?

In 2026, Harlean ranks #5,953 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Harlean most popular?

Harlean reached its peak popularity in 1937, ranking #1,160 that year with 38 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Harlean most popular?

Harlean has historically been most popular in Pennsylvania. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Harlean.

Is Harlean a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Harlean is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Harlean?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Harlean include Melda, Maris, Lawrence. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Harlean

Harlean is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1932 and has accumulated 184 births in the dataset. Harlean's peak popularity came in 1937 when it ranked #1,160. Use the chart and map above to compare Harlean's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.