Harry
Male name · ↓ Falling
309,808
Total Births
1889
Peak Year
#775
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Harry
Harry is a male name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1880s with significant usage. Approximately 309,808 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 48,105 births |
| 1890s | 48,625 births |
| 1900s | 39,669 births |
| 1910s | 44,559 births |
| 1920s | 41,603 births |
| 1930s | 24,266 births |
| 1940s | 23,463 births |
| 1950s | 17,670 births |
| 1960s | 9,004 births |
| 1970s | 4,642 births |
| 1980s | 2,925 births |
| 1990s | 2,093 births |
| 2000s | 1,621 births |
| 2010s | 1,146 births |
| 2020s | 417 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Harry?
Harry has been given to 309,808 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1889 with 5,701 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #775.
Is Harry a boy or girl name?
Harry is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Harry most popular?
Harry was most popular in 1889, when 5,701 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Harry?
Harry first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).