Boy · #4,210 in 2026

Harrey

Name: Popularity of the name Harrey in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Harrey, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#4,210

Peak Rank

#3,139 (1926)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1915

First Year

1927

Last Year

1926

Peak Year

#3139

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Harrey

American parents first put Harrey on the record books as a baby boy name in 1915, with 6 registered babies. Its peak popularity came in 1926, when 8 Harreys were born — ranking #3,139 that year. About 54% of every Harrey on record arrived during the 1920s, its defining decade. Harrey last appeared in the published SSA data in 1927, with 5 recorded births — it has not charted nationally since. All told, over 24 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 1910s to the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

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51-100

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Names that sound like Harrey

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

Harry
Harley
Harvey
Carrey
Harney
Hardey
Harkey
Harray
Harrel
Harre
Harren
Harrer

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Harrey

What does the name Harrey mean?

Harrey is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1915. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Harrey in 2026?

In 2026, Harrey ranks #4,210 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Harrey most popular?

Harrey reached its peak popularity in 1926, ranking #3,139 that year with 8 babies given the name.

Is Harrey a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Harrey is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Harrey?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Harrey include Mott, Jonie, Elmor. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Harrey

Harrey is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1915 and has accumulated 24 births in the dataset. Harrey's peak popularity came in 1926 when it ranked #3,139. Use the chart and map above to compare Harrey'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.