Harlon
- US rank
- #6,143
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #942 in 1939
14 babies were named Harlon in the US in 2025. It has dropped 444 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1910–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Harlon you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 121,951 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Harlon, 14 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Harlon would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryHarlon first shows up in US birth records in 1910, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 115 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1939, when it ranked #942. Today it's #6,143, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowHarlon is 2.3× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 277,778 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 121,951.
- TrendHarlon has slipped 444 places over the last five years and now sits at #6,143. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Harlon
Harlon is a boy name of English origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with H and ending in “-lon”. US birth records list Harlon for boys from 1910 to 2025, in 107 of those 116 years. Its best year was 1939, when it ranked #942 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #6,143, with 14 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 25 | 40,048 boys |
| 1920s | 25 | 39,463 boys |
| 1930s | 31 | 32,499 boys |
| 1940s | 19 | 51,867 boys |
| 1950s | 12 | 85,543 boys |
| 1960s | 7.6 | 131,406 boys |
| 1970s | 4.4 | 227,273 boys |
| 1980s | 2.6 | 386,100 boys |
| 1990s | 1.8 | 555,556 boys |
| 2000s | 3.0 | 328,947 boys |
| 2010s | 7.5 | 134,048 boys |
| 2020s | 7.2 | 138,568 boys |
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 Harlon
What is the origin of the name Harlon?
Harlon has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Harlon a boy or girl name?
Harlon is a boy name.
How popular is the name Harlon?
Harlon ranked #6,143 for US boys in 2025, given to 14 babies. Its best year was 1939 (#942).