Rising since 2011, #2,256 for girls today.
Popularity of Harlym since 2008
Babies named Harlym per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 12 | 0 |
| 2010s | 161 | 39 |
| 2020s | 310 | 60 |
Meaning & origin
Harlym is a modern, place-inspired name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2008. As of 2025, it ranks 2256 nationally, with approximately 1 in every 19,843 newborns receiving the name. Its popularity has been steadily rising since 2011, reaching its peak in 2025. The name is most commonly used in the states of Mississippi, Maryland, and Georgia. Harlym exemplifies the trend of creatively spelled, location-based names that appeal to parents seeking a unique yet familiar sound.
Harlym is a modern invented spelling, likely influenced by the New York City neighborhood Harlem, itself derived from the Dutch city Haarlem. The Dutch name Haarlem combines 'haar' (dune) and 'lem' (home or wood). As a given name, Harlym first appeared in U.S. records in 2008 and has seen increasing use for girls, reflecting a trend of place-inspired and creatively spelled names.
Where Harlym is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Harley, Harly, Lem
Sibling names for Harlym
Names that share Harlym's style, for a brother or sister.
