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<p>Harlan as a feminine name represents an interesting gender crossover, as it traditionally began as a masculine name of English origin meaning 'rocky land' or 'army land.' Derived from Old English elements, the name has historic connections to places in England. While predominantly used for boys throughout its history, Harlan has recently joined the trend of surnames and traditionally male names being adopted for girls. This usage remains relatively uncommon, giving it a distinctive quality. The name carries connotations of strength and resilience, perhaps influenced by its rugged meaning. For girls, Harlan offers a modern, unique option with a strong sound and the trendy -an ending found in popular feminine names like Morgan and Jordan.</p>

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The name Harlan peaked for girls at #3239 in 2023. The name is most popular in HARLAN, HARLAN, and HARLAN. Harlan is also used for boys, ranking #666 in 2024.

The name Harlan is a boy's name of German origin meaning "rocky land".

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Pleasant but uninspired surname name somewhat connected to writers Ellison and Coben. After three decades off the US Top 1000, it reentered in 2013, maybe because it's an unusual example of the trendy class of two-syllable <em>n</em>-ending <a href="https://nameberry.com/boys-names">boys’ names</a>. Kevin Harlan is an NFL, NBA, and college basketball announcer for TV and radio.

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The name Harlan is currently ranked #666 in U.S. births. and peaked for boys at #253 in 1924. The name is most popular in HARLAN, HARLAN, and HARLAN. Harlan is occasionally used for girls in 2024.

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