Harlym
A unique variant name blending Harlem and Lynn.
Name Census estimates that about 486 living Americans carry the first name Harlym. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 82.2% of registrations being female. The average person named Harlym today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Harlym births was 2024 (81 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Harlym. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
486
~ 1 in 705,256 Americans
Peak year
2024
81 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,668
Tracked since 2008
Gender
Gender distribution for Harlym
Harlym leans heavily female at 82.2% of total registrations, but 87 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Harlym as a male name
- Ranked #5,730 in 2024
- 16 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2024 (16 births)
Harlym as a female name
- Ranked #2,668 in 2024
- 65 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2024 (65 births)
Popularity
Harlym: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Harlym from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 277 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Harlym by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Harlym during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Harlyms live
The SSA's state-level files cover 8 states and territories. Maryland, Texas, Pennsylvania recorded the most babies named Harlym, while Mississippi, South Carolina, Louisiana recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 11 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Harlym
The name Harlym is a relatively modern invention, likely originating in the 20th century. It does not appear to have any direct linguistic or cultural roots in ancient languages or civilizations. However, elements of the name may be derived from or inspired by various sources.
The first part of the name, "Har," could potentially be a nod to the ancient Egyptian sun god, Ra, or the Hebrew word "har," meaning mountain. The second part, "lym," may be a variation of the Welsh name "Llewelyn," meaning "leader" or "bright." Alternatively, it could be influenced by the English word "lime," referring to the citrus fruit or the color.
There are no known historical references or mentions of the name Harlym in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records. However, given its modern construction, it is not surprising that it does not have a long history or direct ties to specific cultures or traditions.
As for notable individuals bearing the name Harlym, there are a few examples, albeit relatively recent:
1. Harlym Tew (born 1982) is an American fashion designer and entrepreneur known for her sustainable and ethical clothing line.
2. Harlym Griffiths (born 1995) is a Welsh professional soccer player who currently plays as a defender for Swansea City.
3. Harlym Kanazawa (born 1988) is a Japanese artist and illustrator known for his surreal and whimsical works.
4. Harlym Riviera (born 1978) is a Colombian-American author and poet who has published several collections of poetry and short stories.
5. Harlym Patel (born 1992) is an Indian entrepreneur and co-founder of a successful technology startup based in Bangalore.
It is important to note that due to the relatively recent origin of the name Harlym, there may be limited historical records or famous individuals associated with it. However, as it gains more popularity and usage, its presence in various fields and contexts may increase over time.
People
Harlym + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Harlym as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with H
Other first names starting with H with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Harlym: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Harlym?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 486 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Harlym going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 705,256 US residents.
Is Harlym a common name?
We classify Harlym as "Very Rare". It ranks above 84.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 489 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Harlym most popular?
The single biggest year for Harlym was 2024, when 81 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Harlym is about 7 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Harlym a female name?
Yes, 82.2% of people registered as Harlym in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.