Boy · #10,889 in 2026

Harsh

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

Current Rank

#10,889

Peak Rank

#2,419 (2004)

Total Babies

665

5-Yr Trend

-3%

1988

First Year

2024

Last Year

2004

Peak Year

#2419

Peak Rank

665

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Harsh

Harsh first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1988, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2004, when 46 Harshs were born — ranking #2,419 that year. As of 2026, Harsh ranks #10,889 for baby boys with 6 births, holding steady (-3%). In total, more than 665 Harshs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Harsh

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

Harsch
Hari
Haare
Heart
Hart
Har
Harsher
Hersh
Hars
Hirsch
Haro
Harl

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Harsh

What does the name Harsh mean?

Harsh is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1988. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Harsh in 2026?

In 2026, Harsh ranks #10,889 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Harsh most popular?

Harsh reached its peak popularity in 2004, ranking #2,419 that year with 46 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Harsh most popular?

Harsh has historically been most popular in New Jersey, Illinois, New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Harsh.

Is Harsh a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Harsh?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Harsh include Abisai, Jaivon, Affan. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Harsh

Harsh is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1988 and has accumulated 665 births in the dataset. Harsh's peak popularity came in 2004 when it ranked #2,419. Use the chart and map above to compare Harsh's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

Continue exploring

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.