Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Harley.
National Rank (2025)
#418
All-Time Peak Rank
#202 (2017)
Total U.S. Births
31,167
Unisex Distribution56.6% Boy / 43.4% GirlBalance: Highly Balanced
💡 The Harley Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Harley
According to SSA data, Harley achieved its highest historical rank of #202 in 2017. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2017 with 1,532 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 34.2%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 49 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Harley scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-34.2% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record1,532Births in 2017
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
49Years
Historical VolatilityModerately Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:12
1920s:23
1930s:34
1940s:0
1950s:10
1960s:5
1970s:47
1980s:223
1990s:6,266
2000s:8,212
2010s:10,757
2020s:5,578
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesHar-ley
Letter Count6 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with H, a letter used by only 2.2% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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