Harlan is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #1799 in 1997 with 53 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 1997, approximately 1 in every 35,568 boys born was named Harlan. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.