Harvey
boy name#251 in 2025Harvey entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #50 in 1880, ranks #251 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1880–2025
#251
rank today
#50
peak (1880)
1,381
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #58 |
| 1890s | #70 |
| 1900s | #79 |
| 1910s | #91 |
| 1920s | #89 |
| 1930s | #97 |
| 1940s | #119 |
| 1950s | #190 |
| 1960s | #277 |
| 1970s | #406 |
| 1980s | #572 |
| 1990s | #853 |
| 2000s | #1087 |
| 2010s | #584 |
| 2020s | #344 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Harvey has been most popular in CA, TX, UT.
Living bearers
About 51,000 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 #251 among US boy names in 2025, with 1,381 babies given the name.
- When was the name Harvey most popular?
- Harvey peaked in 1880, reaching #50 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Harvey with classmates?
- Harvey will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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