Harlen
Harlen is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Hare land or rocky land.
Origin and history
Harlen is a masculine name of Old English origin, functioning as a variant spelling of Harlan. Etymologically derived from elements meaning 'hare land' or 'rocky land', it originally denoted a geographic location. In the United States, it remains a relatively rare but steadily used name.
Popularity in the United States
3,405 babies in the United States have been named Harlen since 1880. It ranks #2199 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1574.
States where it is most popular
- KY (21.1 %)
- TX (19.9 %)
- WV (10.5 %)
- MN (8.6 %)
- IL (6.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 10 |
| 1910-1920 | 248 |
| 1920-1930 | 441 |
| 1930-1940 | 517 |
| 1940-1950 | 361 |
| 1950-1960 | 254 |
| 1960-1970 | 197 |
| 1970-1980 | 112 |
| 1980-1990 | 97 |
| 1990-2000 | 110 |
| 2000-2010 | 196 |
| 2010-2019 | 509 |
| 2020-2029 | 353 |
Nicknames
Harley
Fun facts
- Like many English given names, Harlen originated as a habitational family surname.
- It acts as a popular spelling alternative to the traditional Harlan.