Harlem Name Popularity Analysis: Historical Trends & Regional Insights

The name Harlem is most popular in Louisiana, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy 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, Harlem has been falling for male in MidWest, falling for female in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled 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 female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Harlem' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 10718th out of 10718 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2745th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 994th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 8681st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1794th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Harlem' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Harlem"

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 "Harlem"

"Harlem" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 10718th of 10718 5
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 2745th of 24088 623
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 994th of 23106 2,571
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 8681st of 35406 196
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 1794th of 30306 1,400

Regional Popularity of "Harlem" by Generation for Male 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%
2140th/2140
100.00%
2824th/2824
100.00%
2268th/2268
100.00%
2574th/2574
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
100.00%
952nd/952
100.00%
1172nd/1172
100.00%
814th/814
100.00%
1359th/1359

Regional Popularity of "Harlem" 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%
4352nd/4352
- 100.00%
6922nd/6922
100.00%
6501st/6501
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
100.00%
1605th/1605
100.00%
2301st/2301
100.00%
1408th/1408
100.00%
2851st/2851

State-by-State Popularity of "Harlem"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Harlem" 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.