Harvey
Harvey is of Old French and Breton origin, derived from the name Haerviu, meaning 'battle worthy' or 'eager for battle.' It came to England with the Normans and has remained a distinguished name with a vintage charm.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 1,446. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 251
- 2012: 288
- 2013: 406
- 2014: 578
- 2015: 697
- 2016: 778
- 2017: 856
- 2018: 683
- 2019: 773
- 2020: 714
- 2021: 733
- 2022: 797
- 2023: 1,028
- 2024: 1,446
- 2025: 1,381
- 2026 (projected): 1,446
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce across most English-speaking countries
- •Has a warm, approachable quality that works well at all ages
- •Strong vintage revival appeal with modern sensibility
- •Works well in professional settings while remaining friendly
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Famous People
Harvey Milk
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Harvey Keitel
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Harvey Weinstein
Former film producer
Steve Harvey
Comedian and television host
Statistics
127,925
Total births since 1880
1921
Peak year
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