Harlee is a distinctive choice, ranked #3016 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Harlee in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#3016
US Rank #980
About the Name Harlee
Harlee has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1889 places in five years. It was most popular in 2017 at #836 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Harlee is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #980, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Harlee
Unlikely. With around 8 UK babies named Harlee per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Harlee in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Harlee has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 1889 places in the last five years. Its peak was #836 in 2017. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Harlee is more popular in the US (#980) than in the UK (#3016). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Harlee ranks #980 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
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UK babies named Harlee (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
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In a school of 600
↓ 1889 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Harlee
Likely around 1 other Harlee in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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