Harlene
- US rank
- #14,942
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #752 in 1937
5 babies were named Harlene in the US in 2025. It has climbed 146 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1915–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Harlene you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 322,581 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Harlene, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Harlene would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryHarlene 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 yearIt was far more popular in 1937, when it ranked #752. Today it's #14,942, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendHarlene has climbed 146 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #14,942. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Harlene
Harlene is a girl name of English origin. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with H and ending in “-ene”. US birth records list Harlene for girls from 1915 to 2025, in 57 of those 111 years. Its best year was 1937, when it ranked #752 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #14,942, with 5 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 4.4 | 228,311 girls |
| 1920s | 3.9 | 259,740 girls |
| 1930s | 40 | 25,265 girls |
| 1940s | 25 | 39,793 girls |
| 1950s | 8.4 | 119,617 girls |
| 1960s | 3.6 | 277,778 girls |
| 1970s | 2.1 | 471,698 girls |
| 2000s | 0.3 | 3,571,429 girls |
| 2010s | 0.6 | 1,694,915 girls |
| 2020s | 1.0 | 967,742 girls |
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 Harlene
What is the origin of the name Harlene?
Harlene has English roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Harlene a boy or girl name?
Harlene is a girl name.
How popular is the name Harlene?
Harlene ranked #14,942 for US girls in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 1937 (#752).