Happy
boy name#9714 in 2025Happy entered the US charts in 1912, peaked at #1872 in 1936, ranks #9714 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1912–2025
#9714
rank today
#1872
peak (1936)
7
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2911 |
| 1920s | #3623 |
| 1930s | #2838 |
| 1940s | #3272 |
| 1950s | #3891 |
| 1960s | #3365 |
| 1970s | #3668 |
| 2000s | #11608 |
| 2010s | #10726 |
| 2020s | #9143 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Happy are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Happy alive today was born around 1947, making them about 78 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Happy in 2025?
- Happy ranks #9714 among US boy names in 2025, with 7 babies given the name.
- When was the name Happy most popular?
- Happy peaked in 1936, reaching #1872 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Happy with classmates?
- Happy will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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