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