Harley Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationHAR-lee / /ˈhɑːrli/English; Old English
Meaning
English: hare meadow; Old English: from the hare's meadow
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Harley originated in England and was used as a surname before becoming popular as a given name. It is derived from Old English elements meaning 'hare' and 'meadow.' The name has been associated with various places in England, contributing to its geographical significance. In modern times, it has gained popularity as a unisex name, particularly for boys.
Trend Summary
Harley has seen a steady increase in popularity as a boy's name in the United States over the past few decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Harleigh
- Harley
International Variants
- Harley (English)
Famous people named Harley
Harley Davidson: Co-founder of Harley-Davidson Motor Company, known for revolutionizing motorcycle manufacturing.
Harley Pasternak: A Canadian fitness and nutrition expert, recognized for his work with celebrities.
Harley Quinn: A fictional character from DC Comics, known as the Joker's accomplice and love interest.
Harley E. Schermerhorn: An American politician who served in the New York State Assembly.
Fictional characters named Harley
Harley Quinn from the DC Comics universe is a well-known anti-heroine and former psychiatrist.
Harley from the video game series 'Borderlands' is a character known for his eccentric personality.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Harley was first seen in the United States in 1880. Harley has ranked as high as #599 nationally, which occurred in 1994, and has been most popular in California, Ohio, Texas, Michigan, and Indiana. In the past 5 years the name Harley has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Harley (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 25 | |
TX | 18 | |
FL | 11 | |
NY | 10 | |
OH | 10 | |
MN | 9 | |
NC | 8 | |
KY | 8 | |
MO | 8 | |
MI | 7 | |
WA | 6 | |
IL | 6 | |
IN | 6 | |
PA | 6 | |
IA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 70 |
1881 | 61 |
1882 | 75 |
1883 | 63 |
1884 | 73 |
1885 | 51 |
1886 | 73 |
1887 | 77 |
1888 | 82 |
1889 | 60 |
1890 | 52 |
1891 | 64 |
1892 | 91 |
1893 | 76 |
1894 | 63 |
1895 | 68 |
1896 | 64 |
1897 | 82 |
1898 | 71 |
1899 | 59 |
1900 | 79 |
1901 | 63 |
1902 | 83 |
1903 | 65 |
1904 | 56 |
1905 | 69 |
1906 | 52 |
1907 | 75 |
1908 | 71 |
1909 | 73 |
1910 | 89 |
1911 | 88 |
1912 | 197 |
1913 | 204 |
1914 | 322 |
1915 | 434 |
1916 | 454 |
1917 | 430 |
1918 | 491 |
1919 | 452 |
1920 | 484 |
1921 | 537 |
1922 | 525 |
1923 | 478 |
1924 | 522 |
1925 | 462 |
1926 | 492 |
1927 | 456 |
1928 | 484 |
1929 | 427 |
1930 | 454 |
1931 | 440 |
1932 | 396 |
1933 | 352 |
1934 | 375 |
1935 | 364 |
1936 | 354 |
1937 | 363 |
1938 | 350 |
1939 | 333 |
1940 | 346 |
1941 | 326 |
1942 | 319 |
1943 | 355 |
1944 | 309 |
1945 | 308 |
1946 | 318 |
1947 | 336 |
1948 | 295 |
1949 | 303 |
1950 | 265 |
1951 | 257 |
1952 | 272 |
1953 | 256 |
1954 | 243 |
1955 | 225 |
1956 | 237 |
1957 | 234 |
1958 | 177 |
1959 | 177 |
1960 | 172 |
1961 | 167 |
1962 | 138 |
1963 | 134 |
1964 | 147 |
1965 | 124 |
1966 | 140 |
1967 | 125 |
1968 | 123 |
1969 | 113 |
1970 | 129 |
1971 | 134 |
1972 | 135 |
1973 | 130 |
1974 | 169 |
1975 | 141 |
1976 | 169 |
1977 | 189 |
1978 | 237 |
1979 | 244 |
1980 | 281 |
1981 | 244 |
1982 | 247 |
1983 | 213 |
1984 | 209 |
1985 | 226 |
1986 | 203 |
1987 | 189 |
1988 | 228 |
1989 | 269 |
1990 | 292 |
1991 | 350 |
1992 | 557 |
1993 | 728 |
1994 | 789 |
1995 | 652 |
1996 | 605 |
1997 | 566 |
1998 | 541 |
1999 | 498 |
2000 | 538 |
2001 | 529 |
2002 | 581 |
2003 | 615 |
2004 | 560 |
2005 | 486 |
2006 | 498 |
2007 | 419 |
2008 | 422 |
2009 | 464 |
2010 | 448 |
2011 | 369 |
2012 | 384 |
2013 | 402 |
2014 | 411 |
2015 | 395 |
2016 | 379 |
2017 | 401 |
2018 | 300 |
2019 | 286 |
2020 | 300 |
2021 | 247 |
2022 | 251 |
2023 | 221 |
2024 | 218 |