Harley
How to say it: HAR-lee · /ˈhɑrli/
From an English surname derived from a place name, from Old English hara (hare) or haer (rock, heap of stones) plus leah (woodland clearing). source 1
Harley was the 314th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 947 babies of either sex (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 38% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #454 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #314 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 (both sexes) | 947 |
| Share of births | 1 in 2,643 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −38% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #454 |
| In France, 2025 | #2,541 among girls’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Riding high in the 2010s, Harley has held near that level. A slight dip is anticipated in the near term.
What goes with it
Light and airy with two syllables, Harley blends soft and breathy tones. Riley and Finley match its easy energy.
Middle names that flow with Harley →
Nicknames
- Har
Honouring a Harley in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Harley is about 1 in 111.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Danish, English, French, Norwegian, Swedish, Welsh.
In France: #2,541 for girls in 2025.
England and Wales: #145. Ireland: #462.
Famous people named Harley
- Harley Jane Kozak (born 1957)American actress and writer
- Harley Quinn Smith (born 1999)American actress and musician
- Harley Race (1943–2019)American professional wrestler, promoter and trainer
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