Harlan is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #637 in 2021 with 433 recorded births. This places Harlan in the top 5% 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 749.0%. In 2021, approximately 1 in every 4,037 boys born was named Harlan. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.