Harlan is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #1793 in 1996 with 51 recorded births. This places Harlan in the top 17% of ranked US boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 454 births ranking #617. In 1996, approximately 1 in every 37,142 boys born was named Harlan. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.