Harl Name Popularity and Statistics
Harl is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Harl?
Harl is spelled H-A-R-L. The name has 4 letters.
Harl Popularity in 1973
Rank#4,505
Recorded Births6
- Boys usage fell 984 places to #4,505 and recorded 2 fewer births compared with 1970.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Harl Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1942 through 1973. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Boys | 6 | #4,505 |
| 1970 | Boys | 8 | #3,521 |
| 1968 | Boys | 6 | #3,673 |
| 1966 | Boys | 6 | #3,537 |
| 1964 | Boys | 7 | #3,282 |
| 1961 | Boys | 8 | #3,097 |
| 1960 | Boys | 7 | #3,337 |
| 1959 | Boys | 6 | #3,619 |
| 1958 | Boys | 6 | #3,559 |
| 1957 | Boys | 5 | #3,993 |
| 1956 | Boys | 6 | #3,535 |
| 1954 | Boys | 7 | #3,176 |
| 1953 | Boys | 9 | #2,709 |
| 1952 | Boys | 8 | #2,875 |
| 1951 | Boys | 5 | #3,714 |
| 1950 | Boys | 9 | #2,580 |
| 1949 | Boys | 17 | #1,820 |
| 1948 | Boys | 12 | #2,218 |
| 1947 | Boys | 12 | #2,251 |
| 1946 | Boys | 11 | #2,271 |
| 1945 | Boys | 5 | #3,338 |
| 1944 | Boys | 10 | #2,309 |
| 1943 | Boys | 11 | #2,277 |
| 1942 | Boys | 10 | #2,386 |
When Was Harl Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1920 · Boys
23 recorded births
National rank #1,592
1917 · Boys
22 recorded births
National rank #1,528
1921 · Boys
20 recorded births
National rank #1,766
1932 · Boys
19 recorded births
National rank #1,651
Where Harl Ranked Highest in 1930
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| AR | #326 | 6 |