How Popular (or Rare) was Harley in 2018?

🇬🇧 England & Wales • Boy

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#64
2018 Rank
1,011
2018 Births
#45
Best Rank (2014)
1,543
Peak Year (2012)
22,461
Total Births (1996-2025)
1 in 309
Rarity Factor (2018)

📊 The Harley Story

Harley is a popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #64 in 2018 with 1,011 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2012 with 1,543 births ranking #46. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 443.5%. In 2018, approximately 1 in every 309 boys born was named Harley. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.

Popularity Trend (1996–2025)

📅 Data Status: Official verified statistics are currently available from 1996 up to 2025. This report reflects the most recent confirmed data from England & Wales; 2026 and 2027 projections are based on real-time search trends and will be finalized upon the next official release.

Name Meaning & Origin

Origin: English surname and place-name use  |  Meaning: hare meadow

Harley is a brisk, modern-feeling surname-style name with a lively edge. It sounds playful and strong at the same time.

The name became more visible through surname trends and later through cultural associations that made it feel energetic and youthful. Its broad use reflects strong modern sound appeal.

Did you know?Harley is one of the names whose modern identity has been shaped as much by cultural image as by its old place-name root.
Similar namesHarlow, Hadley, Hallie, Hailey, Avery

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