Harry
Harry is a medieval English form of Henry, derived from the Germanic name meaning "home ruler" or "estate ruler." It has long been a beloved British name with royal connections and a friendly, approachable charm.
Current Popularity
#777 for boys
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Extremely easy to spell and pronounce across cultures
- •Strong royal associations with British monarchy
- •Works well as both a given name and nickname for Henry or Harrison
- •Has experienced a major resurgence due to cultural figures and literary connections
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Famous People
Prince Harry
Duke of Sussex, British Royal
Harry Styles
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Harry Houdini
Legendary Magician and Escape Artist
Harry S. Truman
33rd U.S. President
Statistics
423,531
Total births since 1880
1918
Peak year
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