Harley Lockwood-Braxton was born on the beach to parents Heath Braxton and Jess Lockwood. Jess names him Harley as she thinks he's already a tough cookie and Heath jokes that Harley will be a biker baby. After Jess finds out she has cancer and is dying Heath takes full care of Harley as Jess needs to look after herself. Harley's three uncles are Darryl Braxton and Casey Braxton and Kyle Braxton. Harley has a paternal half-sister, Darcy Callahan, deceased paternal half brother, Rocco Braxton, and a grandmother Cheryl Braxton, who says he is very much a Braxton when he lets out a loud cry when they first meet.