Harry Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Harry is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Harry?
Harry is spelled H-A-R-R-Y. The name has 5 letters.
Harry at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Harry is a medieval English form of Henry, meaning “home ruler” or “ruler of the household.”
- Origin
- Harry is commonly associated with the medieval English form of Henry, which has Germanic roots.
- Pronunciation
- HAIR-ee · 2 syllables
Harry Popularity in 2025
Rank#775
Recorded Births329
- Boys usage held steady at #775 and recorded 5 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Harry Mean?
Harry is a medieval English form of Henry, meaning “home ruler” or “ruler of the household.”
Origin: Harry is commonly associated with the medieval English form of Henry, which has Germanic roots.
How Do You Pronounce Harry?
PronunciationHAIR-ee
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Harry?
- History
- The name Harry has been used in English-speaking countries since medieval times, often as a familiar form of Henry.
Harry Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 329 | #775 |
| 2024 | Boys | 324 | #775 |
| 2023 | Boys | 323 | #782 |
| 2022 | Boys | 381 | #695 |
| 2021 | Boys | 359 | #721 |
| 2020 | Boys | 345 | #718 |
| 2019 | Boys | 414 | #649 |
| 2018 | Boys | 428 | #623 |
| 2017 | Boys | 401 | #646 |
| 2016 | Boys | 377 | #677 |
| 2015 | Boys | 302 | #779 |
| 2014 | Boys | 337 | #714 |
| 2013 | Boys | 331 | #709 |
| 2012 | Boys | 325 | #721 |
| 2011 | Boys | 324 | #707 |
| 2010 | Boys | 364 | #659 |
| 2009 | Boys | 384 | #645 |
| 2008 | Boys | 381 | #641 |
| 2007 | Boys | 445 | #577 |
| 2006 | Boys | 414 | #594 |
| 2005 | Boys | 459 | #528 |
| 2004 | Boys | 447 | #530 |
| 2003 | Boys | 447 | #524 |
| 2002 | Boys | 438 | #518 |
When Was Harry Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1918 · Boys
9,896 recorded births
National rank #20
1921 · Boys
9,731 recorded births
National rank #21
1920 · Boys
9,406 recorded births
National rank #21
1923 · Boys
9,261 recorded births
National rank #22
Where Harry Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NY | #407 | 42 |
| NJ | #429 | 18 |
| OK | #464 | 9 |
| CT | #498 | 5 |
| KS | #524 | 6 |
| OR | #604 | 5 |
| MA | #620 | 7 |
| PA | #631 | 14 |