Stags meadow or deers clearing
Hartlen is an English surname-turned-given name derived from Old English elements. It likely stems from 'heort' meaning stag or deer, and 'leah' meaning a meadow, forest clearing, or wood.
Less common today
Hartlen isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,714 in 2024.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
