Harley
ha(r)-ley
US Popularity:599
Origin:British
Meaning:Hare's meadow; The long field
Harley is a gender-neutral name of British origin, coming from the Old English words hara, meaning “hare,” and leah, meaning “meadow.” Harley is derived from Shropshire and West Yorkshire areas with this habitational name. Harley first hit the charts as a masculine personal name in 1880. It took over 100 years before the title became a trendy name for girls in 1991. In 1992, DC Comics birthed the chaotic villain, Harley Quinn, validating the name as an edgy, feminine title. Once associated with motorbikes, Harley is now retro-chic and gender-fluid and will be a stylish name for baby in this modern world.
How Popular Is The Name Harley?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Harley is currently #728 on The Bump
Boy:Harley is currently #407 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Harley is currently #531 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Harley is currently #599 in U.S. births
Boy:Harley is currently #1006 in U.S. births
Girl:Harley is currently #346 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#346
in 2023
- 16
from 2022
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 417
Ancestry, Harley Family History
House of Names, Harley History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Behind the Name, Harley, December 2022
SurnameDB, Last name: Harley
Online Etymology Dictionary, Harley, October 2017
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