Harlan is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #1771 in 2003 with 68 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 454 births ranking #617. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 33.3%. In 2003, approximately 1 in every 29,048 boys born was named Harlan. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.