Harley Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Harley is used for both girls and boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Harley?
Harley is spelled H-A-R-L-E-Y. The name has 6 letters.
Harley at a Glance
- Usage
- Used for both girls and boys
- Meaning
- Derived from Old English elements meaning “hare meadow.”
- Origin
- Harley may derive from Old English place names combining words meaning “hare” and “meadow.”
- Pronunciation
- HAR-lee · 2 syllables
Harley Popularity in 2025
Rank#418
Recorded Births748
Rank#1,081
Recorded Births199
- Girls usage fell 22 places to #418 and recorded 49 fewer births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 62 places to #1,081 and recorded 20 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Harley Mean?
Derived from Old English elements meaning “hare meadow.”
Origin: Harley may derive from Old English place names combining words meaning “hare” and “meadow.”
How Do You Pronounce Harley?
PronunciationHAR-lee
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Harley?
- History
- The name Harley has been used historically as both a surname and a given name in English-speaking countries.
Harley Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 748 | #418 |
| 2025 | Boys | 199 | #1,081 |
| 2024 | Girls | 797 | #396 |
| 2024 | Boys | 219 | #1,019 |
| 2023 | Girls | 891 | #345 |
| 2023 | Boys | 221 | #997 |
| 2022 | Girls | 981 | #328 |
| 2022 | Boys | 253 | #913 |
| 2021 | Girls | 1,046 | #305 |
| 2021 | Boys | 247 | #920 |
| 2020 | Girls | 1,115 | #286 |
| 2020 | Boys | 300 | #781 |
| 2019 | Girls | 1,221 | #273 |
| 2019 | Boys | 286 | #802 |
| 2018 | Girls | 1,415 | #223 |
| 2018 | Boys | 300 | #772 |
| 2017 | Girls | 1,532 | #202 |
| 2017 | Boys | 401 | #646 |
| 2016 | Girls | 1,433 | #224 |
| 2016 | Boys | 379 | #674 |
| 2015 | Girls | 1,136 | #278 |
| 2015 | Boys | 395 | #653 |
| 2014 | Girls | 949 | #350 |
| 2014 | Boys | 411 | #639 |
When Was Harley 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.
2017 · Girls
1,532 recorded births
National rank #202
2016 · Girls
1,433 recorded births
National rank #224
2018 · Girls
1,415 recorded births
National rank #223
2019 · Girls
1,221 recorded births
National rank #273
Where Harley Ranked Highest in 2025
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 Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| MT | #122 | 8 |
| WV | #181 | 9 |
| SD | #188 | 6 |
| ME | #209 | 5 |
| LA | #224 | 19 |
| NH | #236 | 5 |
| AR | #250 | 12 |
| WI | #274 | 19 |