Harley
Peaked at #164 nationally in 1887, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Harley has been recorded 43% of the time for girls and 57% of the time for boys.
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Harley — Girls (United States)
StablePeak rank
#202
in 2017
Current rank
#397
in 2024
Years tracked
65
1916–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1916, Harley reached its peak popularity for girls in 2017, ranking #202 nationally with 1,531 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #350 (2014) to #397 (2024) — a 12% drop.
As of 2024, Harley ranks #397 nationally for girls, with 795 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #397 | 795 |
| 2023 | #345 | 891 |
| 2022 | #330 | 980 |
| 2021 | #306 | 1,045 |
| 2020 | #286 | 1,113 |
| 2019 | #273 | 1,221 |
| 2018 | #224 | 1,414 |
| 2017 | #202 | 1,531 |
Harley — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#164
in 1887
Current rank
#1017
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Harley reached its peak popularity for boys in 1887, ranking #164 nationally with 77 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #640 (2014) to #1017 (2024) — a 37% drop.
As of 2024, Harley ranks #1017 nationally for boys, with 218 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,017 | 218 |
| 2023 | #998 | 221 |
| 2022 | #920 | 251 |
| 2021 | #920 | 247 |
| 2020 | #781 | 300 |
| 2019 | #804 | 286 |
| 2018 | #775 | 300 |
| 2017 | #647 | 401 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Harley most popular?
Harley was most popular in 1887, when it ranked #164 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Harley becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently stable; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Harley?
At least 70,909 babies have been recorded with the name Harley in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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