Holding steady.
Popularity of Harless since 1895
Babies named Harless per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1928, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Harless's real moment was 1895.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1900s | 0 |
| 1910s | 82 |
| 1920s | 127 |
| 1930s | 97 |
| 1940s | 61 |
| 1950s | 38 |
| 1960s | 13 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Harless is a surname-turned-first name with a sparse history. It first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1895, but never achieved enough usage to rank nationally. Its peak year was 1895, though even then it was used only a few times. The name has remained stable in its obscurity, with no recorded usage in recent decades. While its exact etymology is uncertain, it likely derives from the English surname Harless, itself a variant of Harley or Harris. For parents seeking something thoroughly uncommon, Harless offers a distinctive sound tied to late 19th century Americana, though it carries no established meaning or notable bearers.
Harless is a rare English surname-turned-first name of unclear derivation. It may be a variant of Harley, from Old English hær 'rock' or hearg 'temple' plus lēah 'clearing', or a variant of Harris, from the medieval given name Harry. Its use as a given name is extremely limited, with only a few recorded instances in the late 19th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Har
Sibling names for Harless
Names that share Harless's style, for a brother or sister.
