Harry
Boy nameHarry has been given to 425,883 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It peaked in 1918 and currently ranks #775 for boys (2025).
Meaning & origin /ˈhæɹi/
Medieval English spoken form of Old French Henri.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
425,883
Peak year
1918 (9,938 babies)
Rank in 2025
#775 for boys
First recorded
1880
10-year trend
▲ +9%
Gender split
0% girls / 100% boys
Famous people named Harry
Harry S. Truman
President of the United States from 1945 to 1953; politician (1884–1972)
Heinrich Heine
German poet, writer and literary critic (1797–1856)
Bing Crosby
American singer and actor (1903–1977)
Sinclair Lewis
American writer and playwright (1885–1951)
Notability data from Wikidata (CC0).
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Harry.
Get new name insights first
Occasional updates when we add new data & tools. No spam, unsubscribe anytime by replying to any email or writing to hello@zalize.com.
By subscribing you agree to our privacy policy. We store only your email address and the date you signed up.