Harlin
Harlin is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Grey land, hare's meadow, or land of the army.
Origin and history
Harlin is an English name derived from a surname and place name, historically connected to the Old English elements referring to a grey land or meadow of the hares. While historically uncommon, it maintains a modest presence in the United States as a traditional surname-turned-given-name. Its usage remains relatively rare but steady in contemporary times.
Popularity in the United States
1,879 babies in the United States have been named Harlin since 1880. It ranks #2960 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1797.
States where it is most popular
- KY (35.9 %)
- AR (19.6 %)
- TX (12 %)
- MO (10.9 %)
- AL (5.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 5 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 10 |
| 1910-1920 | 167 |
| 1920-1930 | 332 |
| 1930-1940 | 305 |
| 1940-1950 | 238 |
| 1950-1960 | 149 |
| 1960-1970 | 104 |
| 1970-1980 | 56 |
| 1980-1990 | 40 |
| 1990-2000 | 53 |
| 2000-2010 | 88 |
| 2010-2019 | 202 |
| 2020-2029 | 130 |
Nicknames
Harley
Fun facts
- Harlin originally developed as an English habitational surname before transitioning into a given name.
- The name has been continuously registered in official U.S. birth records since at least 1880.