Boy nameCurrently #244 in the USRising
Harvey
//ˈhɑɹvi//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19216 lettersStarts with H
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Harvey'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.
Harvey's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Harvey |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 344 |
| 1881 | 282 |
| 1882 | 300 |
| 1883 | 318 |
| 1884 | 358 |
| 1885 | 304 |
| 1886 | 310 |
| 1887 | 262 |
| 1888 | 334 |
| 1889 | 311 |
| 1890 | 296 |
| 1891 | 274 |
| 1892 | 298 |
| 1893 | 284 |
| 1894 | 293 |
| 1895 | 282 |
| 1896 | 292 |
| 1897 | 273 |
| 1898 | 284 |
| 1899 | 251 |
| 1900 | 322 |
| 1901 | 253 |
| 1902 | 264 |
| 1903 | 293 |
| 1904 | 300 |
| 1905 | 286 |
| 1906 | 351 |
| 1907 | 335 |
| 1908 | 339 |
| 1909 | 361 |
| 1910 | 382 |
| 1911 | 446 |
| 1912 | 882 |
| 1913 | 1,033 |
| 1914 | 1,257 |
| 1915 | 1,621 |
| 1916 | 1,779 |
| 1917 | 1,821 |
| 1918 | 2,131 |
| 1919 | 2,046 |
| 1920 | 2,186 |
| 1921 | 2,294 |
| 1922 | 2,223 |
| 1923 | 2,131 |
| 1924 | 2,265 |
| 1925 | 2,208 |
| 1926 | 2,158 |
| 1927 | 2,222 |
| 1928 | 2,203 |
| 1929 | 2,076 |
| 1930 | 2,072 |
| 1931 | 1,992 |
| 1932 | 2,047 |
| 1933 | 1,910 |
| 1934 | 1,952 |
| 1935 | 1,968 |
| 1936 | 1,982 |
| 1937 | 2,095 |
| 1938 | 2,068 |
| 1939 | 1,963 |
| 1940 | 2,102 |
| 1941 | 2,028 |
| 1942 | 2,292 |
| 1943 | 2,257 |
| 1944 | 1,964 |
| 1945 | 1,989 |
| 1946 | 2,068 |
| 1947 | 2,217 |
| 1948 | 2,013 |
| 1949 | 1,941 |
| 1950 | 1,823 |
| 1951 | 1,651 |
| 1952 | 1,601 |
| 1953 | 1,542 |
| 1954 | 1,467 |
| 1955 | 1,298 |
| 1956 | 1,379 |
| 1957 | 1,283 |
| 1958 | 1,186 |
| 1959 | 1,093 |
| 1960 | 1,012 |
| 1961 | 967 |
| 1962 | 868 |
| 1963 | 887 |
| 1964 | 871 |
| 1965 | 722 |
| 1966 | 666 |
| 1967 | 623 |
| 1968 | 635 |
| 1969 | 584 |
| 1970 | 542 |
| 1971 | 495 |
| 1972 | 450 |
| 1973 | 401 |
| 1974 | 425 |
| 1975 | 339 |
| 1976 | 327 |
| 1977 | 324 |
| 1978 | 320 |
| 1979 | 298 |
| 1980 | 284 |
| 1981 | 285 |
| 1982 | 254 |
| 1983 | 259 |
| 1984 | 206 |
| 1985 | 233 |
| 1986 | 189 |
| 1987 | 216 |
| 1988 | 254 |
| 1989 | 232 |
| 1990 | 214 |
| 1991 | 191 |
| 1992 | 177 |
| 1993 | 180 |
| 1994 | 170 |
| 1995 | 145 |
| 1996 | 142 |
| 1997 | 153 |
| 1998 | 139 |
| 1999 | 143 |
| 2000 | 162 |
| 2001 | 134 |
| 2002 | 138 |
| 2003 | 139 |
| 2004 | 153 |
| 2005 | 162 |
| 2006 | 143 |
| 2007 | 151 |
| 2008 | 145 |
| 2009 | 181 |
| 2010 | 189 |
| 2011 | 250 |
| 2012 | 288 |
| 2013 | 411 |
| 2014 | 583 |
| 2015 | 705 |
| 2016 | 791 |
| 2017 | 875 |
| 2018 | 693 |
| 2019 | 785 |
| 2020 | 730 |
| 2021 | 753 |
| 2022 | 812 |
| 2023 | 1,054 |
| 2024 | 1,467 |
Harvey through the decades
- Harvey peaked in 1921, when 2,294 babies were named Harvey in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Harvey has risen 246% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Harvey currently ranks #244 in the US and is on the rise.