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).