Boy · #4,049 in 2026

Harlis

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

Current Rank

#4,049

Peak Rank

#2,198 (1937)

Total Babies

212

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1915

First Year

1963

Last Year

1937

Peak Year

#2198

Peak Rank

212

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Harlis

Harlis first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1915, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1937, when 11 Harliss were born — ranking #2,198 that year. As of 2026, Harlis ranks #4,049 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 212 Harliss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Harlis

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

Harless
Hairless
Hollis
Harleys
Warless
Heartless
Harmless
Horace
Hartless
Harlots
Horlicks
Harkless

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Harlis

What does the name Harlis mean?

Harlis is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1915. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Harlis in 2026?

In 2026, Harlis ranks #4,049 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Harlis most popular?

Harlis reached its peak popularity in 1937, ranking #2,198 that year with 11 babies given the name.

Is Harlis a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Harlis?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Harlis include Sherril, Gaynell, Lamoyne. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Harlis

Harlis is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1915 and has accumulated 212 births in the dataset. Harlis's peak popularity came in 1937 when it ranked #2,198. Use the chart and map above to compare Harlis'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.