Masculine dossier · first seen 1880
Harley
Stable Decline
Gradual decline from 1994
Peak era
1994
Peak births
789
Current vitality
Fragile
Peak generation
Millennial
Quick answers about Harley
How many people are named Harley?
An estimated 23,215 living Americans are named Harley.
How rare is Harley?
Harley is uncommon among babies today, with 199 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 74.8% from its 1994 peak.
How old is the typical Harley?
The median age of a living American named Harley is approximately 29 years, with most bearers falling between 18 and 45 years old.
Is Harley still popular?
Not especially. Harley has been declining since its 1994 peak and registered 199 births in 2025.
Where is Harley most common?
Harley has its strongest geographic signal in South Dakota, where it appears 4.8× more often than the national baseline.
1880Peak 19942025
Peak year
1994
Decline from peak
74.8%
2025
199
All-time
40,705