Harlan is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #1067 in 2012 with 178 recorded births. This places Harlan in the top 7% 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 249.0%. In 2012, approximately 1 in every 10,655 boys born was named Harlan. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.