Boy · #2,966 in 2026

Harleth

The White House chief usher is the head of household staff and operations at the White House, the official residence and principal workplace of the president of the United States. The position is currently held by Robert B. Downing.

Current Rank
#2,966
Peak Rank
#2,966 (1920)
Total Babies
14
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1919
First Year
1920
Last Year
1920
Peak Year
#2966
Peak Rank
14
Total Count
2
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Harleth

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

The White House chief usher is the head of household staff and operations at the White House, the official residence and principal workplace of the president of the United States. The position is currently held by Robert B. Downing.

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Origin & history
Although the White House has had staff since it opened, the head of household operations for most of the 1800s was the first lady of the United States . The informally recognized chief servant was often called the steward or stewardess, sometimes the doorkeeper, and beginning with President James Buchanan , the usher. In 1891, the position of chief usher was established in the administration of President Benjamin Harrison . The term "chief usher" was used by the press as early as August 1887. In 1897, it was created as an official title. William Dubois was the first to use the official title,

The Story of Harleth

Harleth first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1919, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1920, when 9 Harleths were born — ranking #2,966 that year. As of 2026, Harleth ranks #2,966 for baby boys with 9 births, with steady use. In total, more than 14 Harleths have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Harleth

Phonetically similar names — useful when Harleth is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Harleth

What does the name Harleth mean?
The White House chief usher is the head of household staff and operations at the White House, the official residence and principal workplace of the president of the United States. The position is currently held by Robert B. Downing.
How popular is Harleth in 2026?
In 2026, Harleth ranks #2,966 among boys' names in the U.S., with 9 babies given the name that year.
When was Harleth most popular?
Harleth reached its peak popularity in 1920, ranking #2,966 that year with 9 babies given the name.
Is Harleth a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Harleth is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Harleth?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Harleth include Nettie, Horice, Milbern. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Harleth

Harleth is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1919 and has accumulated 14 births in the dataset. Harleth's peak popularity came in 1920 when it ranked #2,966. Use the chart and map above to compare Harleth's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.