Girl · #14,326 in 2026

Harlequinn

Harlequin is the best-known of the comic servant characters (Zanni) from the Italian commedia dell'arte, associated with the city of Bergamo. The role is traditionally believed to have been introduced by the Italian actor-manager Zan Ganassa in the late 16th century,.

Current Rank
#14,326
Peak Rank
#14,326 (2016)
Total Babies
21
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2013
First Year
2016
Last Year
2016
Peak Year
#14326
Peak Rank
21
Total Count
4
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Harlequinn

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Harlequin is the best-known of the comic servant characters (Zanni) from the Italian commedia dell'arte, associated with the city of Bergamo. The role is traditionally believed to have been introduced by the Italian actor-manager Zan Ganassa in the late 16th century,.

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Origin & history
A scene from the commedia dell'arte played in France before a noble audience in 1571 or 1572 (Museum of Bayeux ). Pantalone is front and center, while just to the right and slightly behind is Harlequin in motley costume, "the oldest known version of Harlequin's costume". The re-interpretation of the "devil" stock character as a Zanni character of the commedia dell'arte took place in the 16th century in France. Zan Ganassa , whose troupe is first mentioned in Mantua in the late 1560s, is one of the earliest known actors suggested to have performed the part, although there is "little hard eviden

The Story of Harlequinn

Harlequinn first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2013, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2016, when 6 Harlequinns were born — ranking #14,326 that year. As of 2026, Harlequinn ranks #14,326 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 21 Harlequinns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Harlequinn

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

  • Harlequin
  • Harlekin
  • Harlequins
  • Harlingen
  • Arlequin
  • Harlequinade
  • Holloween
  • Horicon
  • Helicon
  • Harkin
  • Harlin
  • Harlech

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Harlequinn

What does the name Harlequinn mean?
Harlequin is the best-known of the comic servant characters (Zanni) from the Italian commedia dell'arte, associated with the city of Bergamo. The role is traditionally believed to have been introduced by the Italian actor-manager Zan Ganassa in the late 16th century,.
How popular is Harlequinn in 2026?
In 2026, Harlequinn ranks #14,326 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Harlequinn most popular?
Harlequinn reached its peak popularity in 2016, ranking #14,326 that year with 6 babies given the name.
Is Harlequinn a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Harlequinn is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Harlequinn?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Harlequinn include Rubey, Annmaria, Nekoda. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Harlequinn

Harlequinn is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2013 and has accumulated 21 births in the dataset. Harlequinn's peak popularity came in 2016 when it ranked #14,326. Use the chart and map above to compare Harlequinn'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.