Harlin Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Harlin is an Old English name meaning 'army land', evolving from historical forms such as Hærlin and Harlene. It represents traits of strength and uniqueness and does not have direct biblical relevance.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Harlin"
Pronunciation
/ˈhɑːrlɪn/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Harlin is derived from the Old English elements 'haer', meaning 'army', and 'lin', which signifies 'lake' or 'land'. This suggests a meaning related to 'army land' or 'land near a lake'.
Meaning
army land
Language Evolution
Hærlin, Harlene, Harlin
Historical Usage
Harlin gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, as a given name and surname.
Variants & Derivatives
Harlan, Harley, Harlen
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Harlin is perceived as a unique and modern name, often associated with creativity and individuality.
Famous People
Harlin J. McGowan - American politician, Harlin J. Smith - American artist
📊 Harlin Name Trend Analysis
Boy Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
Girl Name Trend
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✨ Harlin Name Meaning & Significance
Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 45 peak births in 1924
Geographic Spread
Popular across 8 US states, with strongest presence in Kentucky
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 9 different American generations with varying popularity
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Harlin"
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 "Harlin"
"Harlin" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1381st of 7545 | 442 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1299th of 6773 | 511 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1977th of 7552 | 310 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 4186th of 10718 | 98 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 6706th of 16616 | 85 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 7547th of 24088 | 142 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 4565th of 23106 | 262 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 30690th of 35406 | 10 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 10878th of 30306 | 103 |
Regional Popularity of "Harlin" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
74.79% 1059th/1416 |
- |
57.23% 1354th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
73.40% 1727th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
77.71% 2217th/2853 |
- |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
76.12% 3931st/5164 |
- | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - |
75.38% 4731st/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Harlin" 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) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Harlin"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Harlin" 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.
Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Harlin" in the United States
The name Harlin is most popular in Kentucky, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation 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, Harlin has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male 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 male in West. Across generations, 'Harlin' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1381st out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1299th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1977th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4186th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 6706th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 7547th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4565th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 30690th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 10878th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Harlin' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.