Harlem is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #1705 in 2025 with 15 recorded births. This places Harlem in the top 28% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2020 with 20 births ranking #1273. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 18,129 boys born was named Harlem. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.