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
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 327. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 324
- 2012: 325
- 2013: 331
- 2014: 337
- 2015: 302
- 2016: 377
- 2017: 401
- 2018: 428
- 2019: 414
- 2020: 345
- 2021: 359
- 2022: 381
- 2023: 323
- 2024: 324
- 2025: 329
- 2026 (projected): 327
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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Statistics
423,866
Total births since 1880
1918
Peak year
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