Harlon Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Harlon is an English name meaning 'army land' that has evolved from Old English roots. It reflects strength and has historical significance. The name does not have biblical relevance, and it gained popularity in the 20th century. Variants include Harlan and Harland, and it is associated with a positive modern image.
The name Harlon is most popular in Arkansas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Silent 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. From 2020-2022, Harlon has been stalled for male in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in South. Across generations, 'Harlon' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1538th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1257th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1639th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3365th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 7383rd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 9058th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 6245th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Harlon' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Harlon"
Pronunciation
/ˈhɑːrlən/
Origin
English
Etymology
The name Harlon is derived from the Old English elements 'haer' meaning 'army' and 'land' meaning 'land' or 'home'.
Meaning
Army land
Language Evolution
Harlon, Harlond, Harlund
Historical Usage
Harlon gained popularity in the 20th century as a given name, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Variants & Derivatives
Harlan, Harland, Harl
Modern Popularity & Image
Harlon is perceived as a strong, masculine name with historical roots, though it is less common today.
Famous People
Harlon Hill - a notable American football player, Harlon C. Bowers - a significant figure in the field of education
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Harlon"
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 "Harlon"
"Harlon" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1538th of 7545 | 371 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1257th of 6773 | 553 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1639th of 7552 | 435 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 3365th of 10718 | 148 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 7383rd of 16616 | 70 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 9058th of 24088 | 103 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 6245th of 23106 | 164 |
Regional Popularity of "Harlon" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
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59.17% 1400th/2366 |
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| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
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45.13% 1062nd/2353 |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
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49.07% 1400th/2853 |
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| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
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| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
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| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
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68.67% 5022nd/7313 |
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| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
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74.46% 5080th/6822 |
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Regional Popularity of "Harlon" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
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| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
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| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
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| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
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| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
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State-by-State Popularity of "Harlon"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Harlon" 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.