Harlie

Harlie - A very unique male name



  Nov 07,2026      Abigail Adams, Editorial writer   

Harlie at a glance

Harlie is ranked #1618 among boy baby names in 1927, with 6 births in 1927. It peaked in 1919 at #1394 and first appeared on the charts in 1917.

Rank in 1927
#1618
Births in 1927
6
Peak year
1919 (#1394)
First appeared
1917
Trend
#1684 in 1917 → #1618 in 1927 (Rising)
Popularity
1 in 175,546 boys
Visitor rating
4.5/5 (8 recent votes)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026

Harlie appeared on the charts for the first time in 1917 on position #1684. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Harlie and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Harlie? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Harlie. The baby boy name Harlie was given to 6 baby boys in 1927, ranking #1618 on the national boy baby name top chart.

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With that position 1 in 175,546 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Harlie peaked in popularity 107 years ago in 1919 on position 1394.



Famous with this name

Harlie Sullivan
Harlie Madison
Harlie Workman


How would you rate Harlie, 1-5?

Rating: 4.5/5 (8 recent votes)


Harlie is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Harlie is currently topping the baby name charts in North Carolina at position #547 - and is the least popular in North Carolina at position #547.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Harlie is where you live.


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Harlie origin and meaning

Harlie is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables. We couldn't find any information about what this name means. To see famous people named Harlie, pop culture references for the name Harlie and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Harlie

We've found the following names that sound similar to Harlie, sorted by popularity.

Harley / Harrell / Harlow / Hurley / Huriel / Harrel / Harlee / Hearl / Harl / Harel /

Name statistics


Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)



Chart position per state (visualized)



Chart position per year (table view)


Year Rank
19271618
19261806
19251502
19191394
19181722
19171684

Chart position per state (table view)


State Rank
North Carolina547

Even more about Harlie


These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Harlie a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Harlie?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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#
On chart
1919
Peak year
Male


Popularity Score™

Name Harlie
Gender Male
Popularity 1 in 175,546
Letter count 6
Syllable count 2
Year first discovered 1917
1927 births +6

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