How Common is the First Name Harlan?
We estimate that there are 13,629 people named Harlan who are currently alive and were born in the United States. Harlan is the 902nd most common for men, and the 2,018th most common overall.
How Old are People Named Harlan?
The average person named Harlan is 38.16 years old.
Is Harlan a Popular Baby Name Right Now?
490 people named Harlan were born in the U.S. in 2025. It was the 617th most popular name for boys, and the 1,186th most popular overall.
The popularity of Harlan peaked in 1924, when it was the 253rd most popular name for baby boys.
Is Harlan a Boy's Name or a Girl's Name?
Harlan is mostly a male name, but there are some women named Harlan. 96.4% of people named Harlan are male, while 3.6% are female.
Facts About the Name Harlan
Popularity of Harlan in England
In 2020, Harlan was the 631st most popular name for boys in England and Wales.