Harlynn
A modern invented name combining the elements "har" and "lynn".
Name Census estimates that about 1,216 living Americans carry the first name Harlynn. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Harlynn today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Harlynn births was 2017 (165 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Harlynn. 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.
Key insights
- • Harlynn is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 8 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
1.2K
~ 1 in 281,870 Americans
Peak year
2017
165 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#1,632
Tracked since 2006
Popularity
Harlynn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Harlynn from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 687 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Harlynn remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Harlynn 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 Harlynn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Harlynns live
The SSA's state-level files cover 17 states and territories. Texas, California, Florida recorded the most babies named Harlynn, while Wisconsin, Washington, Colorado recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 27 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Harlynn
The given name Harlynn is a relatively modern invention, blending the elements "Har" from the Germanic name Harry, meaning "home ruler," and "lynn," a feminine suffix derived from the Celtic word for lake or pool. It first emerged in the late 20th century, likely as a creative combination inspired by the rising popularity of unique, gender-neutral names.
While the name itself has no direct historical roots, its components trace back to ancient linguistic origins. The "Har" element can be found in names like Harold, derived from the Old English Hereweald, translating to "army ruler." The "lynn" suffix has Celtic connections, often appearing in place names like Gweryllyn in Wales.
Despite its modern conception, a handful of notable figures have borne the name Harlynn over the past few decades. One of the earliest recorded instances is Harlynn Norren, an American politician who served as a member of the California State Assembly from 1988 to 1994. Another early bearer was Harlynn Griffith, a Canadian actress known for her roles in films like "Ginger Snaps" (2000) and "Supernatural" (2005-2011).
In the literary world, Harlynn Renee is an American author and poet who published her debut collection, "Within the Realms of Poetic Thought," in 2016. The name has also gained popularity in the music industry, with Harlynn Jade being a rising Canadian pop singer-songwriter who released her first EP, "Immaculate," in 2020.
Harlynn Weston, an American entrepreneur and businesswoman, has made a name for herself in the realm of fashion and lifestyle, founding the successful clothing brand "Weston Wear" in 2012. These individuals, while not historical figures, represent some of the earliest and most notable bearers of the name Harlynn in various fields.
People
Harlynn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Harlynn 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
Harlynn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Harlynn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,216 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Harlynn 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 281,870 US residents.
Is Harlynn a common name?
We classify Harlynn as "Rare". It ranks above 91.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,224 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Harlynn most popular?
The single biggest year for Harlynn was 2017, when 165 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Harlynn is about 8 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Harlynn a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Harlynn 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.