Harlan is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #829 in 2016 with 274 recorded births. This places Harlan in the top 6% of ranked US boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Uncommon. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 454 births ranking #617. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 437.3%. In 2016, approximately 1 in every 6,924 boys born was named Harlan. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.