Harlan is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #1253 in 2009 with 142 recorded births. This places Harlan in the top 9% 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. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 178.4%. In 2009, approximately 1 in every 13,967 boys born was named Harlan. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.