Harvey Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Harvey is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Harvey?
Harvey is spelled H-A-R-V-E-Y. The name has 6 letters.
Harvey at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Derived from Old English elements “here” meaning army and “wig” meaning battle, the name means “battle-worthy” or “strong in battle.”
- Origin
- The name Harvey has origins in Old English and Breton, where it was used as a given name and surname.
- Pronunciation
- HAR-vee · 2 syllables
Harvey Popularity in 2025
Rank#6,116
Recorded Births19
Rank#251
Recorded Births1,381
- Girls usage fell 1,095 places to #6,116 and recorded 7 fewer births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 6 places to #251 and recorded 65 fewer 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 Harvey Mean?
Derived from Old English elements “here” meaning army and “wig” meaning battle, the name means “battle-worthy” or “strong in battle.”
Origin: The name Harvey has origins in Old English and Breton, where it was used as a given name and surname.
How Do You Pronounce Harvey?
PronunciationHAR-vee
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Harvey?
- History
- Harvey has been used historically as both a surname and a given name in English-speaking countries since medieval times.
Harvey Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 19 | #6,116 |
| 2025 | Boys | 1,381 | #251 |
| 2024 | Girls | 26 | #5,021 |
| 2024 | Boys | 1,446 | #245 |
| 2023 | Girls | 26 | #4,999 |
| 2023 | Boys | 1,028 | #326 |
| 2022 | Girls | 18 | #6,464 |
| 2022 | Boys | 797 | #402 |
| 2021 | Girls | 20 | #5,955 |
| 2021 | Boys | 733 | #421 |
| 2020 | Girls | 16 | #6,923 |
| 2020 | Boys | 714 | #416 |
| 2019 | Girls | 12 | #8,597 |
| 2019 | Boys | 773 | #403 |
| 2018 | Girls | 10 | #9,806 |
| 2018 | Boys | 683 | #443 |
| 2017 | Girls | 19 | #6,287 |
| 2017 | Boys | 856 | #383 |
| 2016 | Girls | 13 | #8,393 |
| 2016 | Boys | 778 | #412 |
| 2015 | Girls | 8 | #11,835 |
| 2015 | Boys | 697 | #439 |
| 2014 | Girls | 5 | #16,513 |
| 2014 | Boys | 578 | #486 |
When Was Harvey 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.
1921 · Boys
2,287 recorded births
National rank #87
1942 · Boys
2,284 recorded births
National rank #107
1943 · Boys
2,244 recorded births
National rank #111
1924 · Boys
2,242 recorded births
National rank #88
Where Harvey 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 |
|---|---|---|
| VT | #57 | 8 |
| MN | #63 | 88 |
| ND | #77 | 14 |
| UT | #85 | 58 |
| ID | #89 | 26 |
| WI | #91 | 64 |
| SD | #94 | 13 |
| NE | #122 | 21 |