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Harlan

Pronunciation: [ h-AHRL-uhn ]

Girl Name #3,536 Most Popular Hidden Gem

Ranked #3536, Harlan is an uncommon girl name with a distinctive personality.

Meaning & Origin

Harlan is a girl name, recorded for 44 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced h-AHRL-uhn.

Parents who love the name Harlan often also consider Hattie, Harriet, Hannah .

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#3,536
Total SSA Count
44

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Har Hay Harie Harlie

Also a Boy Name

Harlan is also used as a boy name, ranked #668.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Harlan

Is Harlan a boy or girl name?
Harlan is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #3536. As a boy name, it is ranked #668. Harlan is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Harlan?
Harlan is pronounced h-AHRL-uhn.
How popular is the name Harlan?
Harlan is currently ranked #3536 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Harlan?
Common nicknames for Harlan include Har, Hay, Harie, and Harlie.
Is Harlan a common or rare name?
Harlan is an uncommon name, ranked #3536 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Harlan

Harlan is a girl name .

Is Harlan a boy or girl name? Harlan is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #3,536 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #668. Harlan is more commonly used as a boy name.

Harlan is currently ranked #3,536 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Harlan include Har, Hay, Harie, and Harlie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Harlan include Harlow, Harley, Harlee, Harlem, Harlyn . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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