Army land or grey meadow
Harlyn is a modern English name likely derived from the Old English elements 'here' meaning army and 'land' meaning land. It is also frequently interpreted as a variation of Harlan, which refers to a grey meadow or rocky land. In recent years, it has emerged as a feminine alternative to traditional surname-style names.
Less common today
Harlyn isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,129 in 2017.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Mescalero Apache leader and great-grandson of Geronimo
