Total births
212
Boys' name · since 1915
Harlis
Since 1915, U.S. Social Security records show 212 babies named Harlis, peaking in 1937. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 212
- total births
- 1915–1963
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 37%
- born in that decade
212 boys have been named Harlis since 1915, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Harlis has been recorded 212 times among boys since 1915, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1930s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1915 to 1963.
- 212 total births
- 1915–1963 years on record
- 1930s peak decade
- 37% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
212 boys have been named Harlis since 1915, peaking in the 1930s, last recorded in 1963.
- 212
- total births
- 1915–1963
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 37%
- born in that decade
1930s
Peak decade
37% of everyone ever named Harlis was born in this single decade.
1937
Single peak year
11 babies were named Harlis in 1937 - its busiest year on record.
Harlis's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Harlis splits its recorded history at 1934: 50% of all births land in the more recent half, 50% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1920 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1937 peak of 11 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Harlis at a glance
Last recorded 1963Peak year
1937
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1915
Harlis popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1915–1963
- Peak year (1937)
- 11
- Annual births at peak, across 49 years of records
Harlis by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1930s was Harlis's strongest decade.
78 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 37% of all-time use.
Harlis births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 20
1910s
20 births
- 1920s
1920s
51 births
- 1930s
1930s
78 births
- 1940s
1940s
40 births
- 1950s 18
1950s
18 births
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1930s at 78 births (37% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Harlis? ▼
212 babies have been named Harlis since 1915. It was last recorded in 1963. The peak year was 1937 with 11 births.
When was Harlis most popular? ▼
Harlis was most popular in the 1930s decade with 78 total births. The single peak year was 1937.
How long has the name Harlis been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Harlis since 1915 -- 49 years through the most recent 1963 data.
What names are similar to Harlis? ▼
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.
What to do with Harlis's data
- Harlis's decade-level peak was the 1930s (78 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1960s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Harlis
Nearby Names Like Harlis
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Harlis
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 Harlis side by side: Harlis vs Harold Harlis vs Harry Harlis vs Harvey
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, 1915–1963 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Harlis: Baby Name Since 1915 - 212 Births, Peak 1937." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/harlis. 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 Harlis 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.