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HAHR-ləm
Harlem
OriginPlace-name
Meaning"home on a forested dune"
GenderBoy
US Rank#971
Top 1000
NB Rank#4114
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About Harlem
The name Harlem is currently ranked #971 in U.S. births. and peaked for boys at #905 in 2020. The name is most popular in HARLEM, HARLEM, and HARLEM. Harlem is occasionally used for girls 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 | #1,030 | 197 | 102.6 |
| 2015 | #1,007 | 203 | 105.9 |
| 2016 | #1,074 | 184 | 97 |
| 2017 | #1,105 | 176 | 95.1 |
| 2018 | #989 | 210 | 115.6 |
| 2019 | #909 | 242 | 134.9 |
| 2020 | #905 | 248 | 143.7 |
| 2021 | #944 | 240 | 137.2 |
| 2022 | #957 | 237 | 135.7 |
| 2023 | #911 | 254 | 148.5 |
| 2024 | #1,012 | 220 | 127.7 |
| 2025 | #971 | 236 | 138.2 |
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