How Many People Are Named Harley?
Complete statistics for the name Harley: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Harley means 'army rule' and it's a rare name for boys. There are 53,983 people named Harley in the US, which makes up 1 in 6,113 Americans. It's a rising name, peaking in 2017 with 1,932 births.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life path number 33 is associated with leadership and humanitarian efforts.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 42All 70,839 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: 2017Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Harley Through the Generations
Harley has seen a surge in popularity, especially among younger generations. With 37,797 under 30 years old, it's clear that Harley is a name embraced by modern parents. The average age of 42 suggests that while the name is gaining traction, those who were born earlier in its rise are now adults, contributing to its current popularity.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Harley
Harley is a unisex given name. The name is derived from the Old English words hara meaning hare, and lēah, meaning wood or clearing and meadow in later development of the language. The name Harley means "hare's meadow".…
Full list on Wikipedia →🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Harley's Old English roots
📄 About the Name Harley
How Many People Have the Name Harley?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 11,376 people in the United States currently share the name Harley. That works out to roughly 1 in every 29,136 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Harley a Common or Rare Name?
Harley is classified as 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 Harley Mean?
Harley means "army rule" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 33.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Harley in SSA data, approximately 44% are male and 56% are female.
When Was Harley Most Popular?
The name Harley reached peak popularity in 2017, with 1,932 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 Harley?
Approximately 11,376 people named Harley live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 11,376. That works out to roughly 1 in 29,136 Americans.
Is Harley a rare name?
Harley is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 29,136 Americans has this name.
What does the name Harley mean?
Harley means "army rule" and comes from Old English origins.
Is Harley more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 44% of people named Harley are male and 56% are female.
When was Harley most popular?
Harley peaked in 2017 with 1,932 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.