Harley

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: Hare Meadow

Background: The name Harley originates from Old English, derived from the elements 'hare' and 'leigh,' meaning 'hare meadow.' This name reflects a topographical reference to a meadow where hares may be found.

At a glance

Quick stats based on the history of this name.

Lifetime rank
#563
Total births
70,909
Most popular decade
2010s (43,584 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-46 ranks)
Years in Top 100
0
First recorded year
1880

Gender usage

57.1% male 42.9% female

Stats by gender

Male

First year
1880
First year births
70
First year rank
#180
Peak year
1994
Peak year births
789
Peak rank
#322
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
218
Recent rank
#1,017

Female

First year
1916
First year births
6
First year rank
#3,919
Peak year
2017
Peak year births
1,531
Peak rank
#202
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
795
Recent rank
#396

Births over time

Number of babies given this name each year.

Rank over time

Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).

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