How old is someone named Harlan?
The average Harlan is 39 years old.
Half of all living Harlans are between 9 and 68. The average sits between a large young group and an older one, so many Harlans are much younger than 39.
When was Harlan popular?
Harlan is a comeback name. It was common in the early 1900s, nearly disappeared by mid-century, and has returned, peaking again in 2025.
Popular names of 1924 · The most popular names of the 1920s →
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 258 | 0 |
| 1910s | 2,012 | 0 |
| 1920s | 4,184 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 3,891 | 470 |
| 1940s | 3,269 | 1,400 |
| 1950s | 2,720 | 1,800 |
| 1960s | 1,824 | 1,500 |
| 1970s | 965 | 870 |
| 1980s | 733 | 690 |
| 1990s | 683 | 660 |
| 2000s | 871 | 860 |
| 2010s | 2,642 | 2,600 |
| 2020s | 2,685 | 2,700 |
How many Harlans are still alive?
About 13,000 Harlans are alive in the US today. That's 50% of the roughly 27,000 babies named Harlan since 1880.
Roughly half of all Harlans ever born are still living.
What generation is the name Harlan?
About one in three living Harlans are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Is Harlan an old name?
Somewhat. Harlan is older than 65 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Harlan will be 27 in 2056, so its average age will actually fall, as the youngest Harlans make up more of the total.
Is Harlan a boy or girl name?
Mostly boys: 96.4% of living Harlans are men.
Names the same age as Harlan
NAME TWIN
Harlan's name twin is Hollis. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Hollis's age curve is the closest match to Harlan's: 93% alike.
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Questions about the name Harlan
How old is the average Harlan?
The average Harlan in the US is 39 years old. The median is 36, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Harlan?
About 13,000 Harlans are alive in the US today, out of roughly 27,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Harlan most popular?
In 1924, when about 520 baby boys were named Harlan.
Is Harlan a Gen Alpha name?
Partly. Gen Alpha are the largest group, about 35% of living Harlans, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this