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Harlan

male

Meaning

"Hare Land"

Used as both surname and given name, it is typically analyzed as a toponym meaning land associated with hares.

Popularity History of Harlan

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#666Top 1000

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#666

Harlan was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-14

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Harlan Nicknames

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Baby Name Lists That Include Harlan

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Quick Facts

OriginEnglish
Syllables2
Length6 letters

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