Total births
14
Boys' name · since 1919
Harleth
Since 1919, U.S. Social Security records show 14 babies named Harleth, peaking in 1920. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 14
- total births
- 1919–1920
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 64%
- born in that decade
Harleth is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 14 have been recorded since 1919.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Harleth has been recorded 14 times among boys since 1919, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1919 to 1920.
- 14 total births
- 1919–1920 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 64% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
14 boys have been named Harleth since 1919, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1920.
- 14
- total births
- 1919–1920
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 64%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
64% of everyone ever named Harleth was born in this single decade.
1920
Single peak year
9 babies were named Harleth in 1920 - its busiest year on record.
Harleth's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Harleth splits its recorded history at 1920: 64% of all births land in the more recent half, 36% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1919 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1920 peak of 9 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Harleth at a glance
Last recorded 1920Peak year
1920
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1919
Harleth popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1919–1920
- Peak year (1920)
- 9
- Annual births at peak, across 2 years of records
Harleth by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Harleth's strongest decade.
9 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 64% of all-time use.
Harleth births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
5 births
- 1920s
1920s
9 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 9 births (64% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Harleth? ▼
Since 1919, Social Security records show 14 babies named Harleth. The most recent recorded year was 1920. Its busiest year on record was 1920, with 9 births.
When was Harleth most popular? ▼
Harleth was most popular in the 1920s decade with 9 total births. The single peak year was 1920.
How long has the name Harleth been used? ▼
Harleth has been recorded in Social Security data since 1919, spanning 2 years of data through 1920.
What names are similar to Harleth? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Harold, Harry, Harvey, Harrison, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
Keep exploring Harleth
Nearby Names Like Harleth
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Harleth
Harold Boy
#988 551,632 births
Harry Boy
#775 423,866 births
Harvey Boy
#245 127,925 births
Harrison Boy
#121 99,138 births
Harley Boy
#1019 40,705 births
Compare Harleth side by side: Harleth vs Harold Harleth vs Harry Harleth vs Harvey
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1919–1920 (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. "Harleth: Baby Name Since 1919 - 14 Births, Peak 1920." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/harleth. 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 Harleth 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 July 2026.