gender neutral
Harley
hare's meadow
About Harley
Bold and adventurous, Harley breaks traditional gender boundaries with confident ease. This name carries an undeniable coolness factor, evoking images of freedom, independence, and spirited determination. Originally surname-turned-first-name, Harley has evolved into a unisex favorite that particularly shines on girls who defy convention. The name suggests a free-spirited nature and fearless approach to life, perfect for families who value individuality and nonconformity. Its strong, punchy sound makes it instantly recognizable, while its edgy quality ensures it never fades into the background. Harley suits a daughter who'll forge her own path with style and substance.
Popularity of the Name Harley
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | #678 | ||||
| 1992 | #525 | #938 | |||
| 1993 | #356 | #768 | |||
| 1994 | #317 | #566 | |||
| 1995 | #350 | #729 | |||
| 1996 | #368 | #915 | |||
| 1997 | #379 | #390 | #923 | ||
| 1998 | #352 | #500 | #740 | ||
| 1999 | #381 | #536 | #751 | ||
| 2000 | #382 | #422 | |||
| 2001 | #365 | #443 | |||
| 2002 | #342 | #400 | #992 | ||
| 2003 | #311 | #371 | #750 | ||
| 2004 | #362 | #421 | #874 | ||
| 2005 | #375 | #451 | #961 | ||
| 2006 | #388 | #502 | #888 | ||
| 2007 | #485 | #561 | #769 | ||
| 2008 | #411 | #566 | #747 | ||
| 2009 | #419 | #708 | #715 | ||
| 2010 | #431 | #593 | #761 | ||
| 2011 | #436 | #545 | #839 | #692 | |
| 2012 | #413 | #413 | #623 | #823 | |
| 2013 | #359 | #401 | #970 | #632 | |
| 2014 | #350 | #398 | #552 | #600 | |
| 2015 | #278 | #366 | #472 | #540 | |
| 2016 | #224 | #257 | #371 | #492 | |
| 2017 | #202 | #173 | #209 | #176 | #410 |
| 2018 | #223 | #214 | #235 | #222 | #518 |
| 2019 | #273 | #190 | #225 | #241 | #473 |
| 2020 | #286 | #183 | #215 | #170 | #497 |
| 2021 | #305 | #243 | #161 | #348 | #524 |
| 2022 | #329 | #229 | #283 | #212 | #602 |
| 2023 | #345 | #328 | #374 | #507 | #532 |
| 2024 | #396 | #387 | #356 | #509 | #794 |
| 2025 | #418 | #416 | #370 | #450 | #640 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Harley
Names Similar to Harley
Nicknames for Harley
- Har
- Harls
- Lee
- Ley
- Arley
Famous People Named Harley
| Harley Quinn Smith | American actress and musician |
| Harley Bird | English actress and voice-over artist for Peppa Pig |
| Harley Streten | Flume - Australian record producer and DJ |
| Harley Rodriguez | Reality TV personality and social media influencer |
| Harley Jane Kozak | American actress and author |
| Harley Graham | Australian Paralympic athlete |
| Harley Race | American professional wrestler and promoter - female name usage is rare |
| Harley Taich | Australian field hockey player |
| Harley Barber | American college basketball player |
| Harley Viera-Newton | British-American DJ and model |
| Harley Watts | New Zealand javelin thrower |
| Harley Bennell | Australian rules footballer |
| Harley Benn | Canadian para ice hockey player |
| Harley Ring | American speed skater |
| Harley Feldman | Canadian artistic gymnast |
| Harley P. Sheetz | American billionaire businesswoman |
| Harley Hook | American water polo player |
| Harley Pasternak | Canadian-American personal trainer and author |
Characters Named Harley
| Harley Quinn | DC Comics character and adversary of Batman |
| Harley Keener | Marvel Cinematic Universe character and Tony Stark's protégé |
| Harley Wilkes | Character from the TV series "Hart of Dixie" |
| Harley Diaz | Protagonist from the TV series "Stuck in the Middle" |
| Harley Sawyer | Character from the novel "P.S. I Still Love You" |
| Harley Cooper | Character from the soap opera "Guiding Light" |
| Harley Hudson | Character from the TV series "Splitting Up Together" |
| Harley Random | Character from the novel "The Long Earth" |
| Harley Quinn Davidson | Character from the TV series "The Flight Attendant" |
| Harley Cross | Character from the film "The Believers" |
| Harley Martinez | Character from the TV series "Search Party" |
| Harley David | Character from the novel "It's Kind of a Funny Story" |