How Many People Are Named Harlyn?
Complete statistics for the name Harlyn: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Harlyn is a very rare female name, with only 2,000 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 164,970 Americans. The majority of people named Harlyn are under 30, giving it a truly modern vibe.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 33 symbolizes a person with exceptional talents and abilities, destined for great achievements.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 15All 2,154 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
📜 Harlyn Through the Generations
Harlyn has seen a steady rise in popularity, peaking in 2017 with 237 births. Today, the average age of someone named Harlyn is 15, indicating its status as a contemporary choice. With 1,958 under-30s, 10 aged 30-60, and 186 over-60, Harlyn is predominantly favored by younger parents, reflecting its modern appeal.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Harlyn's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Harlyn
How Many People Have the Name Harlyn?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,000 people in the United States currently share the name Harlyn. That works out to roughly 1 in every 164,970 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Harlyn a Common or Rare Name?
Harlyn 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 Harlyn Mean?
Harlyn means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 33.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Harlyn in SSA data, approximately 13% are male and 87% are female.
When Was Harlyn Most Popular?
The name Harlyn reached peak popularity in 2017, with 237 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 Harlyn?
Approximately 2,000 people named Harlyn live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,154. That works out to roughly 1 in 164,970 Americans.
Is Harlyn a rare name?
Harlyn is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 164,970 Americans has this name.
What does the name Harlyn mean?
Harlyn means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Harlyn more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 13% of people named Harlyn are male and 87% are female.
When was Harlyn most popular?
Harlyn peaked in 2017 with 237 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.