Harry
girl nameHarry entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #493 in 1882, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
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rank today
#493
peak (1882)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #717 |
| 1890s | #990 |
| 1900s | #1277 |
| 1910s | #1244 |
| 1920s | #1064 |
| 1930s | #1471 |
| 1940s | #2013 |
| 1950s | #2870 |
| 1960s | #3929 |
| 1970s | #5457 |
| 1980s | #8319 |
Living bearers
About 600 people named Harry are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Harry alive today was born around 1929, making them about 96 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Harry in 2025?
- Harry is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Harry most popular?
- Harry peaked in 1882, reaching #493 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Harry with classmates?
- Harry will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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