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Harlin
Pronounced HAR-lin /ˈhɑr.lɪn/High
Meaning: A form/spelling of Harlan/Harlyn — from the Old English, variously 'the hare's land' (hara, 'hare', + land) and 'rocky land'; used for both sexes; here for girls; routes layeredLow
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U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Harlin is a form/spelling of Harlan/Harlyn — from the Old English, variously 'the hare's land' (hara, 'hare', + land) and 'rocky land' (routes layered, which we note). Used for both sexes, here for a girl (slug distinguished; said 'HAR-lin').
In the U.S. it appears for both sexes. Rare in this form, the-hare's-land at the root, and modern.
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What does the name Harlin mean?
Harlin is a form of Harlan/Harlyn — Old English, variously 'the hare's land' and 'rocky land'; used for both sexes; here for a girl. The routes are layered.
How do you pronounce Harlin?
It's said HAR-lin /ˈhɑr.lɪn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Harlin a boy or girl name?
Harlin is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.
How popular is Harlin?
Harlin is a very rare name in the U.S.