Boy · #8,947 in 2026

Hartwell

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

Current Rank

#8,947

Peak Rank

#1,322 (1917)

Total Babies

645

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1881

First Year

2024

Last Year

1917

Peak Year

#1322

Peak Rank

645

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Hartwell

Hartwell first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1881, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1917, when 27 Hartwells were born — ranking #1,322 that year. As of 2026, Hartwell ranks #8,947 for baby boys with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 645 Hartwells have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Hartwell

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

Heartwell
Harwell
Chartwell
Hartnell
Hartle
Hartel
Hartzell
Hartl
Hartal
Hartselle
Hardshell
Cartwheel

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Hartwell

What does the name Hartwell mean?

Hartwell is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1881. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Hartwell in 2026?

In 2026, Hartwell ranks #8,947 among boys' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Hartwell most popular?

Hartwell reached its peak popularity in 1917, ranking #1,322 that year with 27 babies given the name.

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

Hartwell has historically been most popular in Michigan. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Hartwell.

Is Hartwell a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Hartwell?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Hartwell include Fleming, Hosie, Vilas. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Hartwell

Hartwell is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1881 and has accumulated 645 births in the dataset. Hartwell's peak popularity came in 1917 when it ranked #1,322. Use the chart and map above to compare Hartwell'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.