Boy
Harry
home ruler, army commander
About Harry
Approachable, friendly, and timelessly classic—Harry brings an instant sense of warmth and familiarity. This name has weathered generations, maintaining its charm through changing trends and cultural shifts. There's an unpretentious quality to Harry that makes it universally likeable, crossing social and cultural boundaries with ease. It's the kind of name that invites conversation rather than demanding attention, creating immediate rapport. Harry works beautifully in both casual and professional contexts, never feeling out of place. The name carries associations with reliability, good humor, and genuine character. Its simplicity is its strength—no one needs to ask twice or puzzle over spelling. Harry adapts wonderfully to various personalities, equally suitable for artistic souls, athletic types, or academic achievers. Parents choosing Harry demonstrate wisdom in understanding that sometimes the most enduring choices are those that have proven themselves across time. It's comfortable without being boring, familiar without being commonplace.
Popularity of the Name Harry
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #12 | ||||
| 1881 | #12 | ||||
| 1882 | #12 | ||||
| 1883 | #12 | ||||
| 1884 | #12 | ||||
| 1885 | #12 | ||||
| 1886 | #12 | ||||
| 1887 | #12 | ||||
| 1888 | #9 | ||||
| 1889 | #8 | ||||
| 1890 | #10 | ||||
| 1891 | #9 | ||||
| 1892 | #9 | ||||
| 1893 | #10 | ||||
| 1894 | #10 | ||||
| 1895 | #12 | ||||
| 1896 | #11 | ||||
| 1897 | #13 | ||||
| 1898 | #12 | ||||
| 1899 | #13 | ||||
| 1900 | #13 | #38 | |||
| 1901 | #13 | #34 | |||
| 1902 | #13 | #44 | |||
| 1903 | #13 | #37 | |||
| 1904 | #13 | #45 | |||
| 1905 | #14 | #40 | |||
| 1906 | #14 | #42 | |||
| 1907 | #14 | #41 | |||
| 1908 | #14 | #42 | |||
| 1909 | #14 | #43 | |||
| 1910 | #16 | #40 | |||
| 1911 | #13 | #46 | |||
| 1912 | #16 | #47 | |||
| 1913 | #15 | #48 | |||
| 1914 | #19 | #51 | |||
| 1915 | #19 | #46 | |||
| 1916 | #19 | #47 | |||
| 1917 | #19 | #50 | |||
| 1918 | #20 | #49 | |||
| 1919 | #20 | #47 | |||
| 1920 | #21 | #54 | |||
| 1921 | #21 | #58 | |||
| 1922 | #22 | #56 | |||
| 1923 | #22 | #59 | |||
| 1924 | #22 | #56 | |||
| 1925 | #23 | #63 | |||
| 1926 | #25 | #64 | |||
| 1927 | #25 | #68 | |||
| 1928 | #26 | #68 | |||
| 1929 | #27 | #72 | |||
| 1930 | #28 | #85 | |||
| 1931 | #30 | #80 | |||
| 1932 | #32 | #81 | |||
| 1933 | #35 | #91 | |||
| 1934 | #36 | #88 | |||
| 1935 | #37 | #95 | |||
| 1936 | #39 | #92 | |||
| 1937 | #41 | #96 | |||
| 1938 | #44 | #106 | |||
| 1939 | #45 | #101 | |||
| 1940 | #47 | #103 | |||
| 1941 | #48 | #99 | |||
| 1942 | #48 | #118 | |||
| 1943 | #50 | #112 | |||
| 1944 | #49 | #112 | |||
| 1945 | #47 | #142 | |||
| 1946 | #50 | #110 | |||
| 1947 | #54 | #109 | |||
| 1948 | #57 | #128 | |||
| 1949 | #59 | #112 | |||
| 1950 | #61 | #120 | |||
| 1951 | #70 | #129 | |||
| 1952 | #75 | #115 | |||
| 1953 | #83 | #135 | |||
| 1954 | #86 | #122 | |||
| 1955 | #89 | #117 | |||
| 1956 | #95 | #134 | |||
| 1957 | #100 | #126 | |||
| 1958 | #111 | #139 | |||
| 1959 | #120 | #132 | |||
| 1960 | #124 | #139 | |||
| 1961 | #131 | #135 | |||
| 1962 | #134 | #146 | |||
| 1963 | #137 | #179 | |||
| 1964 | #136 | #176 | |||
| 1965 | #146 | #172 | #267 | ||
| 1966 | #144 | #172 | #208 | ||
| 1967 | #148 | #176 | #292 | ||
| 1968 | #153 | #216 | #235 | ||
| 1969 | #171 | #220 | #258 | ||
| 1970 | #169 | #186 | |||
| 1971 | #175 | #171 | |||
| 1972 | #183 | #251 | #265 | ||
| 1973 | #189 | #307 | |||
| 1974 | #207 | #233 | #263 | ||
| 1975 | #204 | #241 | #357 | ||
| 1976 | #216 | #285 | |||
| 1977 | #227 | #286 | |||
| 1978 | #231 | #358 | |||
| 1979 | #239 | #246 | #237 | ||
| 1980 | #258 | #257 | #275 | ||
| 1981 | #258 | #196 | #349 | ||
| 1982 | #273 | #357 | |||
| 1983 | #275 | #298 | #309 | ||
| 1984 | #286 | #206 | #263 | ||
| 1985 | #269 | #226 | |||
| 1986 | #303 | #158 | #223 | ||
| 1987 | #303 | #193 | #287 | ||
| 1988 | #322 | #153 | #224 | ||
| 1989 | #322 | #126 | #335 | ||
| 1990 | #371 | #135 | #195 | ||
| 1991 | #368 | #154 | #190 | #434 | |
| 1992 | #367 | #136 | #157 | #516 | |
| 1993 | #408 | #103 | #162 | #424 | |
| 1994 | #417 | #94 | #114 | #411 | |
| 1995 | #448 | #84 | #138 | #528 | |
| 1996 | #456 | #75 | #141 | #516 | |
| 1997 | #480 | #19 | #82 | #105 | #560 |
| 1998 | #468 | #16 | #62 | #100 | #624 |
| 1999 | #484 | #15 | #64 | #70 | #516 |
| 2000 | #512 | #7 | #63 | #63 | #634 |
| 2001 | #501 | #6 | #41 | #57 | #599 |
| 2002 | #518 | #13 | #60 | #68 | #402 |
| 2003 | #524 | #13 | #49 | #57 | #547 |
| 2004 | #530 | #12 | #38 | #56 | #566 |
| 2005 | #528 | #9 | #41 | #50 | #592 |
| 2006 | #595 | #6 | #44 | #41 | #477 |
| 2007 | #578 | #5 | #40 | #31 | #564 |
| 2008 | #642 | #4 | #41 | #31 | #515 |
| 2009 | #646 | #3 | #42 | #28 | #505 |
| 2010 | #660 | #3 | #41 | #20 | #628 |
| 2011 | #707 | #1 | #41 | #8 | #582 |
| 2012 | #721 | #1 | #36 | #7 | #608 |
| 2013 | #712 | #3 | #40 | #9 | #506 |
| 2014 | #716 | #3 | #37 | #9 | #518 |
| 2015 | #779 | #3 | #41 | #15 | #567 |
| 2016 | #677 | #2 | #45 | #11 | #449 |
| 2017 | #648 | #2 | #36 | #8 | #424 |
| 2018 | #623 | #3 | #22 | #7 | #354 |
| 2019 | #649 | #5 | #38 | #16 | #429 |
| 2020 | #719 | #7 | #39 | #11 | #351 |
| 2021 | #721 | #8 | #58 | #20 | #404 |
| 2022 | #695 | #16 | #40 | #19 | #397 |
| 2023 | #784 | #20 | #40 | #25 | #435 |
| 2024 | #776 | #19 | #73 | #20 | #436 |
| 2025 | #775 | #20 | #44 | #26 | #434 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Harry
Names Similar to Harry
Nicknames for Harry
- Hal
- Hank
- Haz
- H
Famous People Named Harry
| Harry Styles | British singer and actor |
| Harry Houdini | Hungarian-born American magician and escape artist |
| Harry Kane | English professional footballer |
| Harry S. Truman | 33rd President of the United States |
| Harry Connick Jr. | American singer, actor, and television host |
| Harry Belafonte | Jamaican-American singer, actor, and activist |
| Harry Winston | American jeweler and founder of the Harry Winston, Inc |
| Harry Shearer | American actor, comedian, and voice artist |
| Harry Chapin | American singer-songwriter |
| Harry Hamlin | American actor |
| Harry Redknapp | English football manager and former player |
| Harry Anderson | American actor and magician |
| Harry Vardon | British golfer and member of the World Golf Hall of Fame |
| Harry Caray | American baseball broadcaster |
| Harry Morgan | American actor known for his role in the TV series "MASH" |
| Harry Shum Jr. | American dancer and actor |
| Harry Dean Stanton | American actor |
| Harry Guardino | American actor |
Characters Named Harry
| Harry Potter | Protagonist of J.K. Rowling's book series |
| Harry Bosch | Detective in Michael Connelly's crime novels |
| Harry Dresden | Wizard and private investigator in Jim Butcher's "Dresden Files" series |
| Harry Hart | Character from the movie "Kingsman - The Secret Service" |
| Harry Kim | Character from the TV series "Star Trek - Voyager" |
| Harry Lockhart | Character from the movie "Kiss Kiss Bang Bang" |
| Harry Burns | Character from the movie "When Harry Met Sally" |
| Harry Osborn | Character from the Spider-Man comics and movies |
| Harry Tasker | Character from the movie "True Lies" |
| Harry Mason | Protagonist of the video game "Silent Hill" |
| Harry Wormwood | Character from the book and movie "Matilda" |
| Harry Clayton | Character from the TV series "Stan Lee's Lucky Man" |
| Harry Hartigan | Character from the graphic novel "Sin City" |
| Harry Sullivan | Character from the TV series "Doctor Who" |
| Harry Morgan | Character from the TV series "Dexter" |
| Harry Solomon | Character from the TV series "3rd Rock from the Sun" |
| Harry Dunn | Character from the movie "Speed" |
| Harry Goldfarb | Character from the movie "Requiem for a Dream" |
| Harry Lime | Character from the movie "The Third Man" |