Total births
184
Girls' name · since 1932
Harlean
Since 1932, U.S. Social Security records show 184 babies named Harlean, peaking in 1937. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 184
- total births
- 1932–1956
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 82%
- born in that decade
Harlean sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 184 recorded since 1932.
Social Security Administration records show Harlean recorded 184 times among girls since 1932, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1930s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1932 to 1956.
- 184 total births
- 1932–1956 years on record
- 1930s peak decade
- 82% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
184 girls have been named Harlean since 1932, peaking in the 1930s, last recorded in 1956.
- 184
- total births
- 1932–1956
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 82%
- born in that decade
1930s
Peak decade
82% of everyone ever named Harlean was born in this single decade.
1937
Single peak year
38 babies were named Harlean in 1937 - its busiest year on record.
Harlean's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Harlean splits its recorded history at 1938: 42% of all births land in the more recent half, 58% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1947 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1937 peak of 38 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Harlean at a glance
Last recorded 1956Peak year
1937
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1932
Harlean popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1932–1956
- Peak year (1937)
- 38
- Annual births at peak, across 25 years of records
Harlean by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1930s was Harlean's strongest decade.
151 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 82% of all-time use.
Harlean births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s
1930s
151 births
- 1940s 28
1940s
28 births
- 1950s 5
1950s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1930s at 151 births (82% of all-time use).
Harlean by state
Where Harlean concentrates geographically, total births since 1932
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 2.7% |
Pennsylvania share of Harlean's total US births 2.7%
5 of 184 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Harlean? ▼
184 babies have been named Harlean since 1932. It was last recorded in 1956. The peak year was 1937 with 38 births.
When was Harlean most popular? ▼
Harlean was most popular in the 1930s decade with 151 total births. The single peak year was 1937.
Where is Harlean most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Harlean are Pennsylvania (5 births).
How long has the name Harlean been used? ▼
Harlean has been recorded in Social Security data since 1932, spanning 25 years of data through 1956.
What names are similar to Harlean? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Harper, Harriet, Harmony, Harley, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Harlean's data
- Harlean's decade-level peak was the 1930s (151 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1950s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Pennsylvania records the most Harleans (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Pennsylvania names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Harlean
Nearby Names Like Harlean
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Harlean
Harper Girl
#12 139,063 births
Harriet Girl
#1149 90,306 births
Harmony Girl
#264 36,226 births
Harley Girl
#396 31,167 births
Harriett Girl
#11124 21,621 births
Compare Harlean side by side: Harlean vs Harper Harlean vs Harriet Harlean vs Harmony
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1932–1956 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Harlean: Baby Name Since 1932 - 184 Births, Peak 1937." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/harlean. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Harlean draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.