Boy nameNot in the current top chartsFalling
Harvard
//ˈhɑɹvɜrd//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19157 lettersStarts with H
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Harvard'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.
Harvard's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Harvard |
|---|---|
| 1912 | 16 |
| 1913 | 21 |
| 1914 | 10 |
| 1915 | 27 |
| 1916 | 11 |
| 1917 | 16 |
| 1918 | 19 |
| 1919 | 17 |
| 1920 | 8 |
| 1921 | 17 |
| 1922 | 13 |
| 1923 | 10 |
| 1924 | 16 |
| 1925 | 13 |
| 1926 | 15 |
| 1927 | 13 |
| 1928 | 13 |
| 1929 | 20 |
| 1930 | 17 |
| 1931 | 17 |
| 1932 | 12 |
| 1933 | 11 |
| 1934 | 13 |
| 1935 | 14 |
| 1936 | 13 |
| 1937 | 16 |
| 1938 | 10 |
| 1939 | 13 |
| 1940 | 10 |
| 1941 | 8 |
| 1942 | 10 |
| 1943 | 10 |
| 1945 | 10 |
| 1946 | 10 |
| 1947 | 10 |
| 1948 | 7 |
| 1949 | 12 |
| 1951 | 5 |
| 1953 | 8 |
| 1955 | 10 |
| 1956 | 8 |
| 1958 | 7 |
| 1959 | 7 |
| 1960 | 5 |
| 1965 | 7 |
| 1966 | 5 |
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1983 | 6 |
| 2008 | 6 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2018 | 7 |
Harvard through the decades
- Harvard peaked in 1915, when 27 babies were named Harvard in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (1960–2018), use of Harvard has fallen 27% compared to the 10 years before that.