Harry
Complete Name Analysis & Etymology Guide
425,549 Total Births
145 Years of Data
1918 Peak Popularity Year
9,938 Peak Births

Harry Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

The name Harry originates from the Old High German 'Heimirich', meaning 'home ruler'. Over time, it evolved through various forms such as Henricus and Henri before becoming Harry. It is often perceived as a friendly and approachable name, and while it does not have biblical significance, it gained popularity during the medieval era and is commonly associated with notable figures in contemporary culture.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Harry"

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Pronunciation

/ˈhæri/

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Origin

Old High German

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Etymology

The name Harry is derived from the Old High German name 'Heimirich', which means 'home ruler'. It is a diminutive form of Henry.

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Meaning

home ruler

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Language Evolution

Heimirich, Henricus, Henri, Harry

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Historical Usage

The name gained popularity in England during the medieval period, particularly after the reign of King Henry IV and the popularity of the play 'Henry V' by Shakespeare.

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Variants & Derivatives

Harold, Henry, Hal

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Modern Popularity & Image

Harry remains a popular name in many English-speaking countries and is often associated with friendliness and approachability, partly due to cultural references such as Harry Potter.

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Famous People

Harry Potter (fictional character), Prince Harry, Harry Styles, Harry Houdini

📊 Harry Name Trend Analysis

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Boy Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable
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Girl Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable

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✨ Harry Name Meaning & Significance

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Popularity Trend

Highly Popular name with 9,938 peak births in 1918

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Geographic Spread

Popular across 51 US states, with strongest presence in Pennsylvania

Historical Span

Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends

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Generational Impact

Influenced 12 different American generations with varying popularity

🔊 Same Pronunciation Names for "Harry" - Complete Guide (3 Names)

Discover the ultimate list of homophone names and same pronunciation names that sound identical to "Harry". These names share the same pronunciation but may have different spellings, offering alternative options for parents seeking similar-sounding names. Whether you're looking for American or British pronunciation variations, this comprehensive guide includes 3 carefully curated names that maintain the same phonetic sound.

Why explore same pronunciation names? Many parents search for homophone names to find alternative spellings that might be more unique or culturally significant. This ultimate list covers both American and British pronunciation patterns, ensuring you find the perfect variation of "Harry" that fits your preferences.

Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Harry"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Harry"

"Harry" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 20th of 7545 152,943
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 42nd of 6773 100,076
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 88th of 7552 80,652
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 188th of 10718 21,896
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 345th of 16616 10,678
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 573rd of 24088 6,715
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 709th of 23106 4,320
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 1142nd of 9107 762
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 1432nd of 9204 530
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 2925th of 12526 300
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 5079th of 19264 167
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 13360th of 27321 53

Regional Popularity of "Harry" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
1.48%
21st/1416
1.45%
20th/1379
1.14%
27th/2366
2.10%
24th/1142
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
2.59%
40th/1546
2.06%
32nd/1556
1.78%
42nd/2353
3.17%
49th/1547
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
4.80%
107th/2227
2.67%
65th/2430
2.98%
85th/2853
4.68%
130th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
7.32%
215th/2937
3.33%
116th/3483
5.14%
181st/3518
7.07%
286th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
10.96%
404th/3685
4.49%
201st/4475
6.60%
343rd/5194
7.28%
460th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
15.34%
703rd/4582
5.87%
303rd/5164
8.94%
654th/7313
8.62%
643rd/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
20.51%
817th/3984
9.65%
433rd/4487
12.12%
827th/6822
11.46%
719th/6276

Regional Popularity of "Harry" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
81.85%
1159th/1416
61.49%
848th/1379
73.50%
1739th/2366
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
78.85%
1219th/1546
66.45%
1034th/1556
83.98%
1976th/2353
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - 84.16%
2401st/2853
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Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- 100.00%
3483rd/3483
- -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

State-by-State Popularity of "Harry"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Harry" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.

Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Harry" in the United States

The name Harry is most popular in Pennsylvania, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Harry has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Harry' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 20th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 42nd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 88th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 188th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 345th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 573rd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 709th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1142nd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1432nd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2925th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5079th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 13360th out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Harry' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Infographic: Harry name meaning, origin, and popularity trends in the United States (US baby name analysis chart)
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