Harlee
2025 SSA
Below 5 births
About Harlee
Harlee is a modern variant spelling of Harley, which originated as an English surname derived from a place name meaning 'hare clearing' or "long field". While traditionally masculine, Harley (and its variants like Harlee) have become increasingly unisex in recent decades.
Harlee for boys
This particular spelling gives the name a more contemporary, distinctive feel while maintaining its connection to the more traditional form. The name carries associations with freedom and individualism, partly due to its connection with the iconic Harley-Davidson motorcycles.
Harlee for girls#1048 US
This invented spelling is much less popular than its biker counterpart. Regardless, it entered the US Top 1000 since 2012 and hung on there for more than a decade.
Pronounced HAR-lee.
As of October 2026, Harlee ranked #7923 for boys in US births in 2024 and #1048 for girls in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #2635 for boys in 1934 and #622 for girls in 2017.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · boys | Births · boys | US rank · girls | Births · girls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | #901 | 302 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | #842 | 333 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | #639 | 464 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | #622 | 482 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | #631 | 473 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | #725 | 390 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | #748 | 364 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | #780 | 363 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | #873 | 318 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | #914 | 290 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | #980 | 264 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | #1,048 | 237 |
World rankings
Harlee for girls
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