Harlee Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Harlee is an English name with roots in Old English, meaning 'army clearing'. It has evolved through historical forms such as Herlea and Harlai. The name is often associated with traits of adventure and a modern sensibility, and it does not have specific biblical relevance. Harlee has seen a rise in popularity in recent years as a unique name choice.
The name Harlee is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Harlee has been falling for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Harlee' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3722nd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 4434th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 5396th out of 7552 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 8057th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 7251st out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 7282nd out of 23106 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 11867th out of 12526 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3098th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1230th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 774th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Harlee' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Harlee"
Pronunciation
/ˈhɑːrli/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
Harlee is derived from Old English elements 'here', meaning 'army', and 'leah', meaning 'clearing' or 'meadow'. It originally referred to a meadow by a military encampment.
Meaning
army clearing
Language Evolution
Herlea, Harlai, Harlee
Historical Usage
Harlee has gained popularity as a given name in the 21st century, particularly in English-speaking countries, often influenced by modern naming trends that favor unique and nature-inspired names.
Variants & Derivatives
Harley, Harlea
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Harlee is perceived as a trendy and modern name, often associated with a free-spirited and adventurous personality.
Famous People
Harlee McBride, Harlee Dean
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Harlee"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Harlee"
"Harlee" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 3722nd of 7545 | 76 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 4434th of 6773 | 40 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 5396th of 7552 | 25 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 8057th of 16616 | 57 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 7251st of 24088 | 151 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 7282nd of 23106 | 130 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 11867th of 12526 | 6 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 3098th of 27321 | 537 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1230th of 35406 | 2,926 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 774th of 30306 | 4,310 |
Regional Popularity of "Harlee" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
81.45% 1927th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
91.29% 2148th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Harlee" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
62.99% 2321st/3685 |
72.40% 3240th/4475 |
49.29% 2560th/5194 |
57.23% 3615th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
29.00% 1329th/4582 |
38.85% 2006th/5164 |
14.39% 1052nd/7313 |
18.46% 1378th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
17.75% 707th/3984 |
23.04% 1034th/4487 |
10.48% 715th/6822 |
13.16% 826th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Harlee"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Harlee" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.