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Harlon

Boy

Meaning of Harlon: Old English: 'hare land'

Harlon is a boy's name most strongly associated with English naming. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 5947th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.

US rank 2025

#5947

14 babies in 2025

England & Wales 2024

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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted

US babies since 1880

1,858

First recorded 1910 · peak 1939

Trend

stable

Style: rare

Popularity over time

1981: 8 babies1982: 6 babies1983: 6 babies1984: 8 babies1985: 5 babies1986: 7 babies1987: 0 babies1988: 0 babies1989: 0 babies1990: 5 babies19901991: 5 babies1992: 0 babies1993: 7 babies1994: 6 babies1995: 0 babies1996: 7 babies1997: 5 babies1998: 0 babies1999: 0 babies2000: 7 babies20002001: 5 babies2002: 0 babies2003: 8 babies2004: 5 babies2005: 8 babies2006: 6 babies2007: 6 babies2008: 9 babies2009: 7 babies2010: 11 babies20102011: 11 babies2012: 15 babies2013: 16 babies2014: 15 babies2015: 9 babies2016: 18 babies2017: 17 babies2018: 12 babies2019: 16 babies2020: 15 babies20202021: 14 babies2022: 14 babies2023: 10 babies2024: 8 babies2025: 14 babies
US babies named Harlon per year (Social Security Administration). Peak bar = 18.

Gender split

100% boys · 0% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.

Origins & cultures

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