Will my child share the name Harleen with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 31 UK babies named Harleen per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Harleen in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Harleen becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Harleen is declining: down 272 places since 2020, to #1,079 in 2025. It peaked at #594 in 2011.

Is Harleen a good choice for a distinctive 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.

Is Harleen a popular baby name in the United States?

Harleen does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #1079

Harleen

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Harleen is a distinctive choice, ranked #1079 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Harleen in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

#1079

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 uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Harleen in their class.

⭐ Famous People Named Harleen

Harleen Deol — Harleen Kaur Deol is an Indian international cricketer.

Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.