Harley

Rank 331st Girl Name

In 2022, the name Harley was 331st most popular baby name for girls and 546th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 1,216 babies were named Harley in the United States. The gender distribution for "Harley" is 79.7% female and 20.3% male.

In 2022, 1 out of every 2,762 babies in the United States were named Harley. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 1.1% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Harley is around 22 to 25 years old.

The name "Harley" is well know, but not overly common.

The most common nickname for Harley is Harl.

Harley Meaning & Origin

"Harley" is an Old English name that translates to "hare's meadow"; however, it's also frequently associated with freedom and adventure due to its connection with the iconic Harley-Davidson motorcycle brand.

The name Harley is described as adventurous, trendy and vigorous.

Pronunciation

Harley is pronounced har-ley in English. The name Harley has 6 letters and 2 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Harley

  • The name Harley is shared with an iconic American motorcycle manufacturer, Harley-Davidson.

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Geography

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