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Harlem
OriginPlace-name
Meaning"home on a forested dune"
GenderGirl
NB Rank#13508
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About Harlem
The name Harlem peaked for girls at #1298 in 2024. The name is most popular in HARLEM, HARLEM, and HARLEM. Harlem is also used for boys, ranking #971 in 2025.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Actual · SSA
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #2,544 | 70 | 39.2 |
| 2015 | #2,142 | 89 | 49.9 |
| 2016 | #2,098 | 93 | 52.5 |
| 2017 | #1,966 | 101 | 58.5 |
| 2018 | #1,971 | 100 | 58.8 |
| 2019 | #1,599 | 133 | 79.2 |
| 2020 | #1,376 | 158 | 97.7 |
| 2021 | #1,501 | 141 | 85.9 |
| 2022 | #1,638 | 129 | 78.7 |
| 2023 | #1,444 | 154 | 96 |
| 2024 | #1,298 | 177 | 109.2 |
| 2025 | #1,462 | 147 | 91.5 |
World rankings
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