Boy nameCurrently #777 in the USSteady
Harry
//ˈhɛɹi//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19185 lettersStarts with H
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Harry'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.
Harry's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Harry |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 2,158 |
| 1881 | 2,002 |
| 1882 | 2,246 |
| 1883 | 2,116 |
| 1884 | 2,338 |
| 1885 | 2,209 |
| 1886 | 2,272 |
| 1887 | 2,070 |
| 1888 | 2,772 |
| 1889 | 2,564 |
| 1890 | 2,357 |
| 1891 | 2,141 |
| 1892 | 2,471 |
| 1893 | 2,264 |
| 1894 | 2,199 |
| 1895 | 2,143 |
| 1896 | 2,102 |
| 1897 | 1,888 |
| 1898 | 2,134 |
| 1899 | 1,732 |
| 1900 | 2,279 |
| 1901 | 1,602 |
| 1902 | 1,761 |
| 1903 | 1,656 |
| 1904 | 1,731 |
| 1905 | 1,631 |
| 1906 | 1,645 |
| 1907 | 1,824 |
| 1908 | 1,941 |
| 1909 | 1,933 |
| 1910 | 1,987 |
| 1911 | 2,550 |
| 1912 | 4,648 |
| 1913 | 5,480 |
| 1914 | 6,612 |
| 1915 | 8,497 |
| 1916 | 8,523 |
| 1917 | 8,891 |
| 1918 | 9,938 |
| 1919 | 9,029 |
| 1920 | 9,452 |
| 1921 | 9,785 |
| 1922 | 9,120 |
| 1923 | 9,313 |
| 1924 | 9,158 |
| 1925 | 8,656 |
| 1926 | 8,267 |
| 1927 | 8,075 |
| 1928 | 7,664 |
| 1929 | 7,204 |
| 1930 | 6,892 |
| 1931 | 6,080 |
| 1932 | 5,745 |
| 1933 | 5,162 |
| 1934 | 5,119 |
| 1935 | 5,088 |
| 1936 | 4,954 |
| 1937 | 4,837 |
| 1938 | 4,843 |
| 1939 | 4,677 |
| 1940 | 4,698 |
| 1941 | 5,081 |
| 1942 | 5,649 |
| 1943 | 5,743 |
| 1944 | 5,501 |
| 1945 | 5,669 |
| 1946 | 6,052 |
| 1947 | 6,530 |
| 1948 | 5,965 |
| 1949 | 5,559 |
| 1950 | 5,393 |
| 1951 | 5,319 |
| 1952 | 5,008 |
| 1953 | 4,593 |
| 1954 | 4,369 |
| 1955 | 4,155 |
| 1956 | 3,940 |
| 1957 | 3,821 |
| 1958 | 3,604 |
| 1959 | 3,286 |
| 1960 | 3,044 |
| 1961 | 2,767 |
| 1962 | 2,629 |
| 1963 | 2,508 |
| 1964 | 2,410 |
| 1965 | 2,120 |
| 1966 | 2,002 |
| 1967 | 1,889 |
| 1968 | 1,788 |
| 1969 | 1,637 |
| 1970 | 1,707 |
| 1971 | 1,538 |
| 1972 | 1,347 |
| 1973 | 1,211 |
| 1974 | 1,092 |
| 1975 | 1,087 |
| 1976 | 974 |
| 1977 | 958 |
| 1978 | 923 |
| 1979 | 923 |
| 1980 | 867 |
| 1981 | 840 |
| 1982 | 775 |
| 1983 | 764 |
| 1984 | 735 |
| 1985 | 787 |
| 1986 | 675 |
| 1987 | 716 |
| 1988 | 680 |
| 1989 | 747 |
| 1990 | 626 |
| 1991 | 634 |
| 1992 | 644 |
| 1993 | 567 |
| 1994 | 551 |
| 1995 | 508 |
| 1996 | 482 |
| 1997 | 449 |
| 1998 | 482 |
| 1999 | 460 |
| 2000 | 442 |
| 2001 | 454 |
| 2002 | 438 |
| 2003 | 447 |
| 2004 | 447 |
| 2005 | 459 |
| 2006 | 414 |
| 2007 | 445 |
| 2008 | 381 |
| 2009 | 384 |
| 2010 | 364 |
| 2011 | 324 |
| 2012 | 325 |
| 2013 | 331 |
| 2014 | 337 |
| 2015 | 302 |
| 2016 | 377 |
| 2017 | 401 |
| 2018 | 428 |
| 2019 | 414 |
| 2020 | 345 |
| 2021 | 359 |
| 2022 | 381 |
| 2023 | 323 |
| 2024 | 322 |
Harry through the decades
- Harry peaked in 1918, when 9,938 babies were named Harry in the US.
- The 1920s were Harry's strongest decade, averaging 8,669 births a year.
- Harry currently ranks #777 in the US and is holding steady.