Harry
How to say it: HARR-ee · /ˈhæri/
Medieval English form of Henry; from Germanic Heimirich meaning 'home ruler' (heim + ric).
Harry was the 722nd most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 329 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1880s, its births are up about 9% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #815 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #722 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 329 |
| Share of births | 1 in 10,077 |
| Peak decade | 1880s |
| Change over 10 years | +9% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #815 |
| In France, 2025 | #334 among boys’ names, 150 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Long ago in the 1880s Harry reached its height and it remains in steady use. It stands far below that peak and is expected to slip.
What goes with it
Gentle and breathy with soft edges, Harry carries a literary note and travels well. Arthur makes a stylistic companion and Hal is a nickname.
Nicknames
- Hal
- Haz
Other spellings
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Harry is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Norwegian, Swedish.
In France: #334 for boys in 2025.
England and Wales: #19. Ireland: #25.
Famous people named Harry
- Harry S. Truman (1884–1972)President of the United States from 1945 to 1953; politician
- Harry Kane (born 1993)English association football player
- Harry Styles (born 1994)English singer, songwriter and actor
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- Harry Potter, hero of J.K. Rowling books and films
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