Masculine dossier · first seen 1880
Harlan
Rising
Gaining cultural share
Peak era
1924
Peak births
519
Current vitality
Fragile
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
1880Peak 19242025
Quick answers about Harlan
How many people are named Harlan?
An estimated 13,621 living Americans are named Harlan.
How rare is Harlan?
Harlan is uncommon among babies today, with 454 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 12.5% from its 1924 peak.
How old is the typical Harlan?
The median age of a living American named Harlan is approximately 44 years, with most bearers falling between 10 and 71 years old.
Is Harlan still popular?
Yes — Harlan is currently rising in popularity, with 454 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 2.1× higher than the previous decade.
Peak year
1924
Decline from peak
12.5%
2025
454
All-time
26,481