Unisex · #10,889 in 2026

Harman

Current Rank
#10,889
Peak Rank
#3,421 (2008)
Total Babies
1K
5-Yr Trend
-41%
👧 Girl peak #11,108 (63 total)
👦 Boy peak #3,421 (1K total)
👦As Boy Name
1880
First Year
2024
Last Year
2008
Peak Year
#3421
Peak Rank
1K
Total Count
88
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1999
First Year
2015
Last Year
2002
Peak Year
#11108
Peak Rank
63
Total Count
11
Years Active

The Story of Harman

As a girl name

Harman first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1999, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2002, when 8 Harmans were born — ranking #11,108 that year. As of 2026, Harman ranks #16,416 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 63 Harmans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Harman first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1880, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2008, when 32 Harmans were born — ranking #3,421 that year. As of 2026, Harman ranks #10,889 for boys with 6 births, falling sharply (-41%). In total, more than 1K Harmans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Harman

Phonetically similar names — useful when Harman 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 Harman

What does the name Harman mean?
Harman is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1880. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Harman in 2026?
In 2026, Harman ranks #10,889 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Harman most popular?
Harman reached its peak popularity in 2008, ranking #3,421 that year with 32 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Harman most popular?
Harman has historically been most popular in Virginia, West Virginia, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Harman.
Is Harman a unisex name?
Yes — Harman is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 6% of Harmans assigned female and 94% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Harman?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Harman include Fabien, Erion, Corday. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Harman

Harman is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1880 and has accumulated 1K births in the dataset. Harman's peak popularity came in 2008 when it ranked #3,421. Use the chart and map above to compare Harman'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.