Harvey
girl name#6116 in 2025Harvey entered the US charts in 1897, peaked at #1483 in 1926, ranks #6116 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1897–2025
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1555 |
| 1910s | #2486 |
| 1920s | #2240 |
| 1930s | #2221 |
| 1940s | #3112 |
| 1950s | #4333 |
| 1960s | #5509 |
| 1970s | #8105 |
| 2010s | #11140 |
| 2020s | #5913 |
Fashion outlook
Harvey sits in the calm middle of the cycle — neither chasing a wave nor sliding off one. Middle-of-the-cycle names age slowly and predictably.
Harvey today is about where Gilbert stood in 2003 — 99 years past a #1486-sized peak. Within 15 years, Gilbert had drifted out of the mainstream charts.
A playful estimate from 145 years of naming cycles — not a prophecy. Great names outlive statistics.
Living bearers
About 400 people named Harvey are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Harvey alive today was born around 1939, making them about 86 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Harvey in 2025?
- Harvey ranks #6116 among US girl names in 2025, with 19 babies given the name.
- When was the name Harvey most popular?
- Harvey peaked in 1926, reaching #1483 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Harvey with classmates?
- Harvey will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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