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Harlan

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Harlan was most popular in 1924, when 519 American babies were given the name — ranking #544 that year. In 2025 it ranked #1,186, with 490 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 26,980 people named Harlan.

Most popular in1924
Rank that year#544
Births that year519
Total since 188026,980

Harlan over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Harlan’s peak in 1924. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org