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Harleen

Girl name · 7 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Harleen: 7 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 4 births in 2011.

Harleen is a modern name, likely a feminine blend of Harley and the popular suffix -leen, drawing from Old English roots where Harley means "hare's meadow." It gained widespread recognition through DC Comics, where Dr. Harleen Quinzel transforms into the chaotic anti-hero Harley Quinn—a character whose name has become synonymous with playful mischief. While no real historical figures come to mind, the name’s comic-book fame gives it a vibrant, contemporary feel. A notable variant is Harlene, which shares the same spunky energy. In Scotland, Harleen remains an uncommon but warmly distinctive choice, carrying a hint of pop-culture flair without losing its gentle, lyrical sound.

Girl 2 of 52 years

Peak year
20114 babies
Latest (2011)
#6744 babies
Total births
7since 2010
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2011 · 4
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).