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How Many People Are Named Harley?
Estimated people named Harley living in the U.S. today
54,300
Gender distribution
45% male · 55% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 70,909
- Peak year: 2017 (1,932 births)
- Estimated living today: 54,300
Harley by age group — who carries the name today?
Harley popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Harley
Harley has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 70,909 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 54,300 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 6,295 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Harleys you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Harley in the US?
An estimated 54,300 people named Harley are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Harley rare — about 1 in 6,295 Americans.
Is Harley a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Harley is 45% male and 55% female, so it is predominantly a gender-neutral name.
When was Harley most popular?
Harley peaked in 2017, when 1,932 babies were given the name. Its current trend is rising compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Harley?
Harley ranks #855 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 45 out of 100 (higher means rarer).