How Many People Are Named Harl?
Complete statistics for the name Harl: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Harl is a very rare male name, with only 154 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 2,137,979 Americans. This name has a strong generational skew, with nearly all its bearers being over 60.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 91All 601 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1920Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Harl Through the Generations
Harl has been a name that's seen its peak in the early 20th century, with 23 births in 1920. Over the decades, it's maintained a stable presence, though it's definitely a name that's more commonly found among the older generation. With an estimated 154 people named Harl alive today, and most of them over 60, it's clear that this name is deeply rooted in the past, with fewer younger individuals carrying on the legacy.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Harl's English surname used as a first name roots
📄 About the Name Harl
How Many People Have the Name Harl?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 747 people in the United States currently share the name Harl. That works out to roughly 1 in every 443,707 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Harl a Common or Rare Name?
Harl is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Harl Mean?
Harl means "creative variant of Harley" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Harl in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Harl Most Popular?
The name Harl reached peak popularity in 1920, with 23 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Harl?
Approximately 747 people named Harl live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 747. That works out to roughly 1 in 443,707 Americans.
Is Harl a rare name?
Harl is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 443,707 Americans has this name.
What does the name Harl mean?
Harl means "creative variant of Harley" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.
Is Harl more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Harl are male and 0% are female.
When was Harl most popular?
Harl peaked in 1920 with 23 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.