Harlee
Meaninghare meadow · English form of Harley
- US rank
- #1,047
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #621 in 2017
237 babies were named Harlee in the US in 2025. It has dropped 302 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1950–2025
US births per million boys, 1915–2025
Most popular states (2025)
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Harlee you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 6,780 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Harlee, 237 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Harlee would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryHarlee first shows up in US birth records in 1915, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 110 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2017, when it reached #621.
- TrendHarlee has slipped 302 places over the last five years and now sits at #1,047. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedHarlee is most popular in Idaho, where it ranks #308, followed by Mississippi (#514) and Arkansas (#555). It's in the top 1,000 in 13 states.
- MeaningHarlee is an English form of Harley, which means “hare meadow”.
About the name Harlee
Harlee is a girl name of English origin meaning “hare meadow”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with H and ending in “-lee”. US birth records list Harlee for girls from 1950 to 2025, in 39 of those 76 years. Its best year was 2017, when it ranked #621 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #1,047, with 237 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 0.3 | 2,857,143 girls |
| 1980s | 0.8 | 1,190,476 girls |
| 1990s | 50 | 20,056 girls |
| 2000s | 101 | 9,926 girls |
| 2010s | 196 | 5,114 girls |
| 2020s | 189 | 5,291 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 4.8 | 208,333 boys |
| 1920s | 5.8 | 172,117 boys |
| 1930s | 1.9 | 515,464 boys |
| 1940s | 1.6 | 636,943 boys |
| 1950s | 0.3 | 3,846,154 boys |
| 1960s | 0.2 | 4,347,826 boys |
| 1980s | 0.3 | 3,703,704 boys |
| 1990s | 3.4 | 296,736 boys |
| 2000s | 5.0 | 199,601 boys |
| 2010s | 6.1 | 163,666 boys |
| 2020s | 6.1 | 163,399 boys |
More English girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
- Girl name: Lucy · light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Scarlett · scarlet red
Questions about the name Harlee
What does the name Harlee mean?
Harlee means “hare meadow” in English, as a form of Harley.
What is the origin of the name Harlee?
Harlee has English roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Harlee a boy or girl name?
Harlee is a girl name.
How popular is the name Harlee?
Harlee ranked #1,047 for US girls in 2025, given to 237 babies. Its best year was 2017 (#621).