Is Harlyn a boy's or girl's name?

Harlyn is primarily a girl's name. It is also used as a boy's name, with 398 recorded births.

When was Harlyn most popular?

Harlyn reached its peak popularity in 2017 with 221 births that year. It is currently ranked #1397 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Harlyn?

Harlyn is currently ranked #1397 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 1,756 babies since 2005.

Harlyn

An uncommon Old English pick — distinctive and rare.

Girl's name| Also boysOld EnglishRising fast

#1397▼ 15in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A village on Harlyn Bay in St Merryn parish, north Cornwall, England .

Harlyn is a girl's and boy's baby name of Old English origin, a variant of Harley, from the Old English elements meaning 'hare meadow' or 'rock clearing,' plus the feminine -lyn suffix. It evokes both countryside imagery and the adventurous spirit of the Harley name.

Harlyn has the outdoorsy, free-spirited quality of names like Hadley, Brynn, and Everlyn. It's a name that sounds like it belongs to someone who knows how to ride a horse and has read every book in the library — country-cool with a literary edge.

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Popularity Over Time

Harlyn has 19+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2005.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Harlyn
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	703	#1546	▼
2010s	995	#2953	▲
2000s	58	#10097	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(19 years, 2005–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Harlyn
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	160	#1397	-3 (-1.8%)
2023	163	#1382	+29 (21.6%)
2022	134	#1586	+15 (12.6%)
2021	119	#1733	-8 (-6.3%)
2020	127	#1634	-4 (-3.1%)
2019	131	#1617	-56 (-29.9%)
2018	187	#1244	-34 (-15.4%)
2017	221	#1128	+18 (8.9%)
2016	203	#1214	+127 (167.1%)
2015	76	#2419	+34 (81.0%)
2014	42	#3676	-2 (-4.5%)
2013	44	#3529	+8 (22.2%)
2012	36	#4163	+2 (5.9%)
2011	34	#4284	+13 (61.9%)
2010	21	#6260	-3 (-12.5%)
2009	24	#5770	+4 (20.0%)
2008	20	#6646	+13 (185.7%)
2007	7	#14454	0
2005	7	#13519	—

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Harlyn as a Boy's Name

Though more common for girls, Harlyn has a notable history as a boy's name too, with 398 births since 1919.

#5731

Current rank

398

Total births

2023

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Harlyn be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Harlyn is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name, it currently ranks #1397. As a boy's name, it ranks #5731.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (2005–2024) · Methodology