Unisex nameCurrently #8,605 in the USRising
Happy
//ˈhæpi//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19715 lettersStarts with H
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Happy's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Happy's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Happy |
|---|---|
| 1912 | 6 |
| 1913 | 6 |
| 1914 | 7 |
| 1915 | 6 |
| 1917 | 6 |
| 1919 | 13 |
| 1922 | 8 |
| 1924 | 12 |
| 1925 | 5 |
| 1926 | 7 |
| 1928 | 5 |
| 1929 | 7 |
| 1931 | 10 |
| 1932 | 5 |
| 1933 | 7 |
| 1935 | 10 |
| 1936 | 14 |
| 1938 | 7 |
| 1939 | 5 |
| 1941 | 5 |
| 1946 | 9 |
| 1947 | 5 |
| 1948 | 6 |
| 1949 | 5 |
| 1953 | 5 |
| 1955 | 5 |
| 1959 | 5 |
| 1960 | 9 |
| 1961 | 13 |
| 1962 | 7 |
| 1963 | 5 |
| 1964 | 13 |
| 1966 | 5 |
| 1968 | 9 |
| 1969 | 13 |
| 1970 | 11 |
| 1971 | 22 |
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1974 | 20 |
| 1975 | 18 |
| 1976 | 10 |
| 1977 | 13 |
| 1978 | 8 |
| 1979 | 6 |
| 1981 | 7 |
| 2006 | 12 |
| 2008 | 10 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2013 | 10 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 15 |
| 2018 | 13 |
| 2019 | 17 |
| 2020 | 15 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2022 | 16 |
| 2023 | 21 |
| 2024 | 18 |
Happy through the decades
- Happy peaked in 1971, when 22 babies were named Happy in the US.
- The 2020s were Happy's strongest decade, averaging 16 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Happy has risen 35% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Happy currently ranks #8,605 in the US and is on the rise.