Harlan Name Popularity Analysis: Historical Trends & Regional Insights
The name Harlan is most popular in South Dakota, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Silent Generation generation in the MidWest 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, Harlan has been too falling for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Harlan' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 297th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 295th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 453rd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 776th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1245th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1476th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 760th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 8441st out of 9107 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 15827th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4391st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Harlan' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Harlan"
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 "Harlan"
"Harlan" Popularity Across American Generations
Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 297th of 7545 | 5,639 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 295th of 6773 | 6,644 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 453rd of 7552 | 5,121 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 776th of 10718 | 1,778 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1245th of 16616 | 1,144 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1476th of 24088 | 1,532 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 760th of 23106 | 3,906 |
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 8441st of 9107 | 7 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 15827th of 35406 | 69 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 4391st of 30306 | 387 |
Regional Popularity of "Harlan" by Generation for Male Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
---|---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
100.00% 187th/187 |
100.00% 398th/398 |
100.00% 460th/460 |
100.00% 322nd/322 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
100.00% 175th/175 |
100.00% 408th/408 |
100.00% 471st/471 |
100.00% 360th/360 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
100.00% 300th/300 |
100.00% 540th/540 |
100.00% 605th/605 |
100.00% 520th/520 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
100.00% 697th/697 |
100.00% 983rd/983 |
100.00% 864th/864 |
100.00% 841st/841 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
100.00% 1547th/1547 |
100.00% 1582nd/1582 |
100.00% 1592nd/1592 |
100.00% 1372nd/1372 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
100.00% 1518th/1518 |
100.00% 1774th/1774 |
100.00% 1714th/1714 |
100.00% 1478th/1478 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
100.00% 620th/620 |
100.00% 1081st/1081 |
100.00% 757th/757 |
100.00% 768th/768 |
Regional Popularity of "Harlan" 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) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - |
100.00% 7463rd/7463 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
100.00% 4442nd/4442 |
100.00% 5272nd/5272 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Harlan"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Harlan" 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.