Harlan is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #1738 in 1999 with 59 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 454 births ranking #617. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 15.7%. In 1999, approximately 1 in every 32,544 boys born was named Harlan. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.