Harlem

Meaning of Harlem

Harlem is a place name. It refers to the city of Haarlem in the Netherlands.

Harlem has Dutch roots — browse every Dutch baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Harlem

After ranking as high as #905 in 2020, Harlem has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Harlem

• Harlem Globetrotters
  Exhibition basketball team
• Harlem Heat
  Tag team wrestlers
• Harlem Taylor
  American football player
• Harlem Yu
  Taiwanese singer
• Harlem Brown
  American football player

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Questions about the name Harlem

What does the name Harlem mean?

Harlem means harlem is a place name. it refers to the city of haarlem in the netherlands, and it comes from Dutch origins.

Is Harlem a boy's or a girl's name?

Harlem is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Harlem?

Harlem did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Harlem most popular?

Harlem peaked at #905 in 2020.