Harlin
- US rank
- #4,249
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #959 in 1886
24 babies were named Harlin in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,450 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1886–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Harlin you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 70,922 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Harlin, 24 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Harlin would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryHarlin first shows up in US birth records in 1886, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 139 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1886, when it ranked #959. Today it's #4,249, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendHarlin has climbed 1,450 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #4,249. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Harlin
Harlin is a boy name of English origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with H and ending in “-lin”. US birth records list Harlin for boys from 1886 to 2025, in 105 of those 140 years. Its best year was 1886, when it ranked #959 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #4,249, with 24 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 11 | 88,692 boys |
| 1900s | 7.3 | 136,799 boys |
| 1910s | 22 | 46,361 boys |
| 1920s | 30 | 33,289 boys |
| 1930s | 29 | 34,650 boys |
| 1940s | 16 | 60,976 boys |
| 1950s | 7.4 | 134,953 boys |
| 1960s | 5.3 | 187,617 boys |
| 1970s | 3.4 | 292,398 boys |
| 1980s | 2.1 | 467,290 boys |
| 1990s | 2.7 | 366,300 boys |
| 2000s | 4.4 | 228,311 boys |
| 2010s | 11 | 92,851 boys |
| 2020s | 13 | 79,576 boys |
Other spellings of Harlin
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Harlin
What is the origin of the name Harlin?
Harlin has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Harlin a boy or girl name?
Harlin is a boy name.
How popular is the name Harlin?
Harlin ranked #4,249 for US boys in 2025, given to 24 babies. Its best year was 1886 (#959).