Total births
1,296
Girls' name · since 1989
Harli
Since 1989, U.S. Social Security records show 1,296 babies named Harli, peaking in 1995. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #6504
- among girls today
- 1,296
- born since 1989
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 63%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Harli is the #6504 most popular girls' name in the U.S. today, with 1,296 recorded since 1989.
Social Security Administration records show Harli recorded 1,296 times among girls since 1989, holding rank #6504 nationally today, ahead of 63% of girls, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1989 to 2025.
- #6504 among girls today
- 1,296 born since 1989
- 2000s peak decade
- 63% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Harli is currently the #6504 girls' name in America, more common than 63% of girls - 1,296 born since 1989, peaking in the 2000s.
- #6504
- among girls today
- 1,296
- born since 1989
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 63%
- more common than other girls
Harli vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#6504
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 63% of names given to girls today.
2000s
Peak decade
29% of everyone ever named Harli was born in this single decade.
1995
Single peak year
55 babies were named Harli in 1995 - its busiest year on record.
How Harli compares
1,296 Top 28% higher than 72% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Harli's all-time total is 3x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Harli | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,296 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 55 | 48 | 19,840 |
Harli's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Harli's SSA record in two at 2007 and the more recent half accounts for 51% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 49%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1989, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 1995 peak of 55, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Harli at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1995
Current rank
#6,504
Active since
1989
Harli popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1989–2025
- Peak year (1995)
- 55
- Annual births at peak, across 37 years of records
Harli by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Harli's strongest decade.
379 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 29% of all-time use.
Harli births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 6
1980s
6 births
- 1990s
1990s
361 births
- 2000s
2000s
379 births
- 2010s
2010s
364 births
- 2020s
2020s
186 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 379 births (29% of all-time use).
How Harli compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Harli's total volume
Harli vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Harli by state
Where Harli concentrates geographically, total births since 1989
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 127 | 9.8% |
| #2 | California | | 18 | 1.4% |
| #3 | Florida | | 16 | 1.2% |
| #4 | Oklahoma | | 11 | 0.8% |
| #5 | New York | | 10 | 0.8% |
| #6 | Ohio | | 10 | 0.8% |
| #7 | Louisiana | | 5 | 0.4% |
Texas share of Harli's total US births 9.8%
Even split
127 of 1,296 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Harli? ▼
Since 1989, Social Security records show 1,296 babies named Harli. Today it holds rank #6504 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 1995, with 55 births.
When was Harli most popular? ▼
Harli was most popular in the 2000s decade with 379 total births. The single peak year was 1995.
Where is Harli most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Harli are Texas (127 births), California (18 births), Florida (16 births).
How long has the name Harli been used? ▼
Records for Harli go back to 1989, giving 37 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Harli? ▼
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 Harli's data
- Harli's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (379 total births) through the 2020s (186) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Harlis (127 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Harli
Nearby Names Like Harli
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Harli
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 Harli side by side: Harli vs Harper Harli vs Harriet Harli vs Harmony
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Harli
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, 1989–2025 (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. "Harli: #6504 Girls' Name - 1,296 Births, Peak 1995." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/harli. 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 Harli 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.