Declining since 2017, #2,514 for girls today.
Popularity of Harlie since 1883
Babies named Harlie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 0 | 12 |
| 1890s | 0 | 20 |
| 1900s | 0 | 18 |
| 1910s | 0 | 179 |
| 1920s | 0 | 210 |
| 1930s | 0 | 130 |
| 1940s | 5 | 104 |
| 1950s | 0 | 55 |
| 1960s | 0 | 19 |
| 1970s | 0 | 7 |
| 1980s | 17 | 0 |
| 1990s | 931 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,535 | 14 |
| 2010s | 1,439 | 0 |
| 2020s | 565 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Harlie is a modern respelling of the surname Harley, which has Old English roots meaning 'hare meadow'. First recorded as a given name in 1940, it saw significant growth in the late 20th century, peaking in popularity in 2003. Since 2017, its usage has been declining, though it remains a familiar choice. In its peak year, 2003, Harlie ranked much higher; 2025 saw it at rank 2514. The name is most common in Pennsylvania and Florida. As a phonetic variant, Harlie reflects the trend of creative respellings that add individuality to traditional names.
Harlie is a modern respelling of the English surname Harley, which derives from the Old English words 'hara' (hare) and 'leah' (wood, clearing, or meadow). The surname was borne by several notable families, and the given name gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly for girls, as a variant of the more traditional Harley.
Where Harlie is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Har
Sibling names for Harlie
Names that share Harlie's style, for a brother or sister.
