How Many People Are Named Harlei?

Complete statistics for the name Harlei: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Harlei
Very Rare
Old English

Harlei is a modern spelling variant of Harley, and it's an extremely rare choice in the United States. Only about 433 people in the US currently carry this name, meaning roughly 1 in 762,506 Americans share it. The name hit its peak in 2018 with 36 births, and the average bearer is just 11 years old.

~433
Living in US
1 in 762,506
Americans
2018
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Hare meadow or clearing
🌐
Origin
Old English
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Spirited Creative Independent Warm-hearted
8
Life Path Number

Life-path number 8 traditionally represents ambition, material success, and personal power. It's associated with strong leadership qualities, financial wisdom, and the drive to achieve lasting accomplishments.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

713
Worldwide Bearers
#309,270
Global Rank
🇧🇷 Brazil
695
🇺🇸 United States
5
🇷🇺 Russia
4
🇮🇩 Indonesia
3
🇨🇴 Colombia
2
🇧🇴 Bolivia
1
🇮🇹 Italy
1
🇵🇾 Paraguay
1
🇵🇪 Peru
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
433 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 11
420
Would be under 30 (96%)
16
Would be 30–60 (4%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 436 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: 2018

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
78
Classic Feel
10
Modern Appeal
100
International
79

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Harlei Through the Generations

Harlei is a name that's essentially a product of the 21st century. With 436 total recorded births in the US, this spelling didn't gain any real traction until fairly recently. The generational breakdown tells a vivid story: 420 of the 433 people living with this name today are under 30, while only 16 fall between ages 30 and 60, and absolutely zero are over 60. That means a stunning 96% of all people named Harlei haven't even turned 30 yet. It's a genuinely modern creation, born from the trend of reimagining classic names with fresh spellings. The peak year of 2018 saw 36 babies given this name, and the trend line is still rising. Globally, Harlei ranks at number 309,270, with about 713 living bearers worldwide. Outside the US, you're most likely to encounter it in Brazil. With an average age of just 11, this name belongs almost entirely to Generation Alpha and late Gen Z, making it one of the newer entries in American naming culture.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Georgia 10
Mississippi 7
Louisiana 5
Maryland 5
North Carolina 5

✨ Similar Names to Harlei

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Harlei's Old English roots

📄 About the Name Harlei

How Many People Have the Name Harlei?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 433 people in the United States currently share the name Harlei. That works out to roughly 1 in every 762,506 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Harlei a Common or Rare Name?

Harlei 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 Harlei Mean?

Harlei means "Hare meadow or clearing" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Harlei in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Harlei Most Popular?

The name Harlei reached peak popularity in 2018, with 36 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 Harlei?

Approximately 433 people named Harlei live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 436. That works out to roughly 1 in 762,506 Americans.

Is Harlei a rare name?

Harlei is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 762,506 Americans has this name.

What does the name Harlei mean?

Harlei means "Hare meadow or clearing" and comes from Old English origins.

Is Harlei more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Harlei are male and 100% are female.

When was Harlei most popular?

Harlei peaked in 2018 with 36 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US433
All-Time Births436
1 in X1 in 762,506
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age11
Peak Year2018
World Rank#309,270
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.