Harvard

Boy name

Harvard has been given to 614 babies in the U.S. since 1912. It peaked in 1915.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

614

Peak year

1915 (27 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1912

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All boys

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Harvard.

613 babies since 1912

616 babies since 1881

612 babies since 1880

617 babies since 1882

610 babies since 1880

619 babies since 1895

622 babies since 1900

606 babies since 1884

How popular is the name Harvard?

Harvard has been given to 614 babies in the U.S. since 1912. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Harvard peak?

Harvard peaked in 1915, when 27 babies were given the name.

Is Harvard a girl or boy name?

Harvard is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Harvard are boys).

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