Harleen is a distinctive choice, ranked #869 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Harleen in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#869
About the Name Harleen
Harleen is gradually declining in popularity, having dropped 62 places over five years. Its high point was #594 in 2011, and it now sits at #869. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Harleen is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Harleen
Unlikely. With around 42 UK babies named Harleen per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Harleen in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Harleen has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 62 places in the last five years. Its peak was #594 in 2011. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.
Harleen is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
Harleen does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Harleens in the wild.
42
UK babies named Harleen (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 62 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Harleen
Likely around 1 other Harleen in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
✨ Similar names to Harleen
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Harleen Kaur Deol is an Indian international cricketer. She plays for the Indian women's national team as a right-handed batter who occasionally bowls right-arm leg spin.