Harlon
Harlon is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Hare land or rocky land.
Origin and history
Harlon is a masculine name of Old English origin, historically derived as a variant of Harlan, which means 'land of the hares' or 'rocky land'. It has been used steadily but moderately in the United States since the late 19th century. Today, it remains a relatively rare and traditional choice.
Popularity in the United States
1,858 babies in the United States have been named Harlon since 1880. It ranks #2977 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1852.
States where it is most popular
- TX (37.2 %)
- AL (19 %)
- TN (13.8 %)
- AR (13 %)
- MS (6.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 157 |
| 1920-1930 | 279 |
| 1930-1940 | 326 |
| 1940-1950 | 282 |
| 1950-1960 | 236 |
| 1960-1970 | 147 |
| 1970-1980 | 73 |
| 1980-1990 | 47 |
| 1990-2000 | 35 |
| 2000-2010 | 61 |
| 2010-2019 | 140 |
| 2020-2029 | 75 |
Famous people named Harlon
- Harlon Block: Military Hero
- Harlon Hill: Athlete, American Football Player
Nicknames
Harley
Fun facts
- Harlon developed primarily as a spelling variant of the Old English surname Harlan.
- Harlon Block was one of the United States Marines photographed raising the flag on Iwo Jima during WWII.