Harlon
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Harlon first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 800 babies have been named Harlon in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Harlon is past its peak , currently ranked #11,449 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #11,449
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Harlon
Harlon is a boy name .
Harlon is currently ranked #11,449 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Harlon include Har, Harl, Harly, Harlie, Hay, Haie, and Harkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Harlon include Harlan, Harlem, Harley, Harlow, Harlen . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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