Harlen
- Pronunciation
- [Har-len]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Meadow Of The Hares. Variant Of Harley. Surname.
- Origin
- English
Harlen Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 3,345 baby boys have been named Harlen. The name peaked in 1936 with 65 US births that year (rank #750). In 2024, ranked #2284 nationally — 1,534 places below its 1936 peak.
Top States for Harlen
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Harlen births are: Kentucky (88), Texas (83), West Virginia (44).
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6-Letter Names Starting with H
Names with Harlen's exact length and starting letter: Habiba, Hacket, Hadara, Haddad, Hadden.
Quick Facts About Harlen
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