Harrell
boy nameHarrell entered the US charts in 1902, peaked at #893 in 1940, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1902–2025
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rank today
#893
peak (1940)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1126 |
| 1910s | #1293 |
| 1920s | #1018 |
| 1930s | #988 |
| 1940s | #995 |
| 1950s | #1197 |
| 1960s | #1578 |
| 1970s | #2687 |
| 1980s | #3669 |
| 1990s | #7368 |
| 2000s | #12211 |
| 2010s | #10225 |
Living bearers
About 1,200 people named Harrell are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Harrell alive today was born around 1944, making them about 81 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Harrell in 2025?
- Harrell is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Harrell most popular?
- Harrell peaked in 1940, reaching #893 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Harrell with classmates?
- Harrell will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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