Harlie is a distinctive choice, ranked #1454 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Harlie in their class.
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UK Rank 2025
#1454
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About the Name Harlie
Harlie has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 307 places in five years. It was most popular in 2017 at #666 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Harlie is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Harlie in their class.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Harlie
Unlikely. With around 21 UK babies named Harlie per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Harlie in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Harlie is declining: down 633 places since 2020, to #1,454 in 2025. It peaked at #666 in 2017.
Harlie 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.
Harlie does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Harlies in the wild.
21
UK babies named Harlie (2025)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 633 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Harlie
Almost certainly the only Harlie in the class
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UK Popularity (1996–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
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