Declining since 2020, #6,143 for boys today.
Popularity of Harlon since 1910
Babies named Harlon per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 157 |
| 1920s | 279 |
| 1930s | 326 |
| 1940s | 282 |
| 1950s | 236 |
| 1960s | 147 |
| 1970s | 73 |
| 1980s | 47 |
| 1990s | 35 |
| 2000s | 61 |
| 2010s | 140 |
| 2020s | 75 |
Meaning & origin
Harlon is a name that peaked long ago, reaching its highest rank in 1939 during the Great Depression era. Since 2020, its usage has been on a steady decline, making it a rare choice today. The name shares stylistic roots with other surname-names like Harlan and Harland, and was most common in the 1930s. With only a tiny fraction of modern parents choosing it, Harlon carries a vintage, almost forgotten charm.
Harlon is an English surname turned given name, derived from a place name meaning 'hare meadow' in Old English (hara 'hare' + lang 'long, meadow'). It first appeared in U.S. records in 1910, emerging as a variant of the more common Harlan. The name saw modest popularity in the early 20th century, peaking during the 1930s before gradually declining.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Har, Lonnie
Sibling names for Harlon
Names that share Harlon's style, for a brother or sister.
