Declining since 2017, #2,139 for girls today.
Popularity of Harlyn since 1919
Babies named Harlyn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 0 | 7 |
| 1920s | 0 | 39 |
| 1930s | 0 | 83 |
| 1940s | 0 | 33 |
| 1950s | 0 | 24 |
| 1960s | 0 | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 | 5 |
| 2000s | 58 | 17 |
| 2010s | 995 | 106 |
| 2020s | 790 | 103 |
Meaning & origin
Harlyn is a modern American coinage that first appeared on the baby name charts in 2005. Its rise in popularity was swift, peaking in 2017, and since then it has been on a steady decline. In 2025, the name ranked 2139th nationally, with about 1 in 18,474 female births. The name is most popular in Kentucky, Georgia, and Texas, reflecting a regional preference for contemporary -lyn endings. Harlyn fits a trend of surnames and blended names used for girls, such as Harper and Paisley, and its short, accessible sound makes it a typical choice for parents seeking a modern, feminine name without a long history.
Harlyn appears to be a modern invention, first recorded in the United States in 2005. It may be a blend of the surname-turned-first-name Harley and the popular feminine suffix -lyn, following a pattern seen in names like Marley and Kaylyn. Alternatively, it could be an elaboration of the rare surname Harlin. The name has no established meaning outside of its coined formation.
Where Harlyn is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Harley, Lyn, Harly
Sibling names for Harlyn
Names that share Harlyn's style, for a brother or sister.
