Harlem is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #971 in 2025 with 236 recorded births. This places Harlem in the top 7% of ranked US boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Uncommon. The name reached its all-time peak in 2023 with 254 births ranking #911. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 7,238 boys born was named Harlem. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.