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The name Harley originates from Old English, meaning 'hare meadow'. It has evolved through several historical forms, including Harlie and Harlee. The name is associated with a sense of freedom and adventure, largely due to its cultural ties. It does not have biblical relevance, and it gained popularity in the late 19th century. Variants include Harlee and Harlie, and notable figures with the name include fictional characters and founders in the automotive industry.

The name Harley is most popular in Oklahoma, 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 declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Harley has been falling for male in MidWest, falling for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, falling for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, falling 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, 'Harley' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 252nd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 294th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 493rd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 649th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 489th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 507th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 774th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 5714th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 5850th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 11010th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 8765th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 736th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 396th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 297th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Harley' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.