Harlie Unisex
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: HAR-lee //ˈhɑːrli//
Origin: English; variant of Harley
Meaning: English: meadow near a hare's clearing; variant of Harley: hare meadow
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Harlie is of English origin, derived from the Old English elements "here," meaning army, and "leah," meaning clearing or meadow. The name can be traced back to the Anglo-Saxon period, where it was used as a place name before evolving into a personal name.
The earliest forms of the name include "Harlie" and "Harley," which were used to denote individuals from places named Harley, particularly in England. The transition into a personal name in the English language occurred around the 19th century, as surnames began to be adopted as first names, a trend that gained momentum during this period.
Historically, the name Harlie has connections to various English locales, notably in the regions of Shropshire and Herefordshire. The use of place names as personal names became more common after the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, which introduced a variety of names into the English lexicon.
The name Harley, a variant of Harlie, appears in historical records as early as the 13th century, often associated with landowners and notable figures in medieval England. The name's presence in literature and records has contributed to its recognition throughout the centuries.
Culturally, names like Harlie resonate with themes of nature and the landscape, reflecting a connection to the earth and community. The name evokes imagery of open meadows and clearings, symbolizing peace and tranquility.
While diminutive forms such as "Har" or "Lee" may be used informally, they do not carry the same historical weight as the full name. Overall, Harlie's etymological roots and historical significance contribute to its enduring presence in the English-speaking world.
Famous people named Harlie
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Harlie D. is a musician best known for his work with the band The Harlies.
Harlie McCarthy is a visual artist best known for her contemporary installations and exhibitions.
Fictional characters named Harlie
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Harlie is a fictional character from the novel When Harlie Was One by David Gerrold. He is an advanced artificial intelligence that becomes self-aware and grapples with the complexities of human emotions and existence.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Harlie was first seen in the United States in 1883.
Harlie has ranked as high as #2023 nationally, which occurred in 2001, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Louisiana, Ohio, and Georgia.
In the past 5 years the name Harlie has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Harlie is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Harlie was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Harlie.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 70 | 0 | 70 |
| 2024 | 73 | 0 | 73 |
| 2023 | 91 | 0 | 91 |
| 2022 | 112 | 0 | 112 |
| 2021 | 95 | 0 | 95 |
| 2020 | 124 | 0 | 124 |
| 2019 | 138 | 0 | 138 |
| 2018 | 149 | 0 | 149 |
| 2017 | 163 | 0 | 163 |
| 2016 | 158 | 0 | 158 |
| 2015 | 150 | 0 | 150 |
| 2014 | 141 | 0 | 141 |
| 2013 | 133 | 0 | 133 |
| 2012 | 136 | 0 | 136 |
| 2011 | 141 | 0 | 141 |
| 2010 | 130 | 0 | 130 |
| 2009 | 164 | 0 | 164 |
| 2008 | 129 | 0 | 129 |
| 2007 | 166 | 0 | 166 |
| 2006 | 165 | 0 | 165 |
| 2005 | 157 | 6 | 151 |
| 2004 | 151 | 0 | 151 |
| 2003 | 173 | 0 | 173 |
| 2002 | 123 | 0 | 123 |
| 2001 | 178 | 8 | 170 |
| 2000 | 143 | 0 | 143 |
| 1999 | 128 | 0 | 128 |
| 1998 | 115 | 0 | 115 |
| 1997 | 113 | 0 | 113 |
| 1996 | 143 | 0 | 143 |
| 1995 | 109 | 0 | 109 |
| 1994 | 144 | 0 | 144 |
| 1993 | 89 | 5 | 84 |
| 1992 | 53 | 5 | 48 |
| 1991 | 32 | 0 | 32 |
| 1990 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| 1989 | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| 1971 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1966 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1965 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1963 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1959 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1958 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1957 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1955 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1953 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1952 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1950 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1949 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1948 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1947 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1946 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1945 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1944 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1943 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 1942 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1941 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1940 | 13 | 8 | 5 |
| 1939 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 1938 | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| 1937 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1936 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1935 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 1934 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1933 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1932 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1931 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1930 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1929 | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| 1928 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 1927 | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| 1926 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1925 | 29 | 29 | 0 |
| 1924 | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| 1923 | 28 | 28 | 0 |
| 1922 | 25 | 25 | 0 |
| 1921 | 24 | 24 | 0 |
| 1920 | 25 | 25 | 0 |
| 1919 | 31 | 31 | 0 |
| 1918 | 37 | 37 | 0 |
| 1917 | 23 | 23 | 0 |
| 1916 | 23 | 23 | 0 |
| 1915 | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| 1914 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 1913 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1912 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1911 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1910 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1909 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1903 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1901 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1898 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1895 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1894 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1892 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1888 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1883 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
Top States for Harlie (2024)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 10 | |
| TX | 10 | |
| MO | 5 |