Harry
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Estate Ruler; Army Ruler
Background: The name Harry originates from the Old French 'Henri,' which itself is derived from the Germanic name 'Heimirich,' composed of elements meaning 'home' and 'ruler.' This name evolved in English as a popular form used in various historical contexts.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#79
Total births
425,549
Most popular decade
1910s
(198,465 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-62 ranks)
Years in Top 100
78
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
99.5% male
0.5% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 2,152
- First year rank
- #12
- Peak year
- 1918
- Peak year births
- 9,896
- Peak rank
- #20
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 322
- Recent rank
- #776
Female
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 6
- First year rank
- #738
- Peak year
- 1928
- Peak year births
- 60
- Peak rank
- #962
- Most recent year
- 1988
- Recent year births
- 8
- Recent rank
- #8,391
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).