Harleen
Every Harleen since 1937 — 1,480 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Harleen
Harleen is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,024 in 2025 with 26 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1937, 1,480 American babies have been named Harleen. Its peak came in 2016, when 119 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Harleen stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Harleen year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 26 | #5,024 |
| 2024 | 28 | #4,812 |
| 2023 | 42 | #3,665 |
| 2022 | 40 | #3,791 |
| 2021 | 52 | #3,130 |
| 2020 | 63 | #2,668 |
| 2019 | 61 | #2,764 |
| 2018 | 93 | #2,072 |
| 2017 | 115 | #1,807 |
| 2016 | 119 | #1,745 |
| 2015 | 97 | #2,029 |
| 2014 | 61 | #2,823 |
| 2013 | 43 | #3,600 |
| 2012 | 44 | #3,605 |
| 2011 | 39 | #3,866 |
| 2010 | 34 | #4,335 |
| 2009 | 44 | #3,638 |
| 2008 | 27 | #5,345 |
| 2007 | 31 | #4,731 |
| 2006 | 32 | #4,503 |
| 2005 | 39 | #3,759 |
| 2004 | 29 | #4,643 |
| 2003 | 35 | #3,904 |
| 2002 | 31 | #4,109 |
| 2001 | 27 | #4,493 |
| 2000 | 22 | #5,205 |
| 1995 | 13 | #6,784 |
| 1990 | 14 | #6,244 |
| 1985 | — | — |
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| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
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| 1945 | 5 | #4,832 |
| 1940 | 6 | #4,052 |
| 1935 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Harleen in 2025?
Harleen ranked #5,024 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 26 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Harleen?
1,480 babies have been named Harleen in the United States since 1937, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Harleen most popular?
Harleen peaked in 2016, when 119 newborns received the name.
Is Harleen a boy or girl name?
Harleen is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Harleen rising or falling?
Harleen is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.