Harlyn
Every Harlyn since 1919 — 2,265 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Harlyn
Harlyn is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,142 in 2025 with 87 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1919, 2,265 American babies have been named Harlyn — about 81% girls and 19% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2017, when 237 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 Harlyn stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Harlyn year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 87 | #2,142 | 24 | #4,304 |
| 2024 | 160 | #1,404 | 16 | #5,748 |
| 2023 | 163 | #1,383 | 19 | #5,129 |
| 2022 | 134 | #1,586 | 13 | #6,606 |
| 2021 | 119 | #1,734 | 18 | #5,199 |
| 2020 | 127 | #1,634 | 13 | #6,423 |
| 2019 | 131 | #1,618 | 15 | #5,916 |
| 2018 | 187 | #1,245 | 12 | #6,848 |
| 2017 | 221 | #1,128 | 16 | #5,622 |
| 2016 | 203 | #1,215 | 12 | #6,871 |
| 2015 | 76 | #2,420 | 10 | #7,689 |
| 2014 | 42 | #3,676 | 11 | #7,220 |
| 2013 | 44 | #3,529 | 10 | #7,722 |
| 2012 | 36 | #4,163 | 6 | #11,295 |
| 2011 | 34 | #4,284 | 7 | #10,004 |
| 2010 | 21 | #6,260 | 7 | #10,043 |
| 2009 | 24 | #5,770 | 11 | #7,382 |
| 2008 | 20 | #6,646 | — | — |
| 2007 | 7 | #14,454 | — | — |
| 2006 | — | — | — | — |
| 2005 | 7 | #13,520 | 6 | #10,571 |
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| 1955 | — | — | 7 | #3,310 |
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| 1945 | — | — | 12 | #2,048 |
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| 1935 | — | — | 12 | #2,178 |
| 1930 | — | — | 12 | #2,357 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Harlyn in 2025?
Harlyn ranked #2,142 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 87 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Harlyn?
2,265 babies have been named Harlyn in the United States since 1919, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Harlyn most popular?
Harlyn peaked in 2017, when 237 newborns received the name.
Is Harlyn a boy or girl name?
Harlyn is used for both: about 81% of babies named Harlyn have been girls and 19% boys.
Is the name Harlyn rising or falling?
Harlyn is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.