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1916

First Year

1928

Last Year

1926

Peak Year

#3139

Peak Rank

46

Total Count

7

Years Active

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## The Story of Harwell

Harwell first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1916, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1926, when 8 Harwells were born — ranking #3,139 that year. As of 2026, Harwell ranks #3,357 for baby boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 46 Harwells have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

## Popularity Over Time

## Popularity by State

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## Names that sound like Harwell

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

* [Hartwell](/hartwell)
* Harpel
* Heartwell
* Carwell
* Barwell
* [Harle](/harle)
* Hormel
* Harwich
* Hartle
* [Harvel](/harvel)
* Hartel
* Hornell

Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. 

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Harwell

What does the name Harwell mean?

Harwell is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1916\. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Harwell in 2026?

In 2026, Harwell ranks #3,357 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Harwell most popular?

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

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

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

Is Harwell a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Harwell?

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

## Similar Names

[👦MottPeak #3139](/mott)[👦JoniePeak #3139](/jonie)[👦ElmorPeak #3139](/elmor)[👦RebaPeak #3139](/reba)[👦LovelessPeak #3139](/loveless)[👦RuppertPeak #3139](/ruppert)[👦HarreyPeak #3139](/harrey)[👦ArlPeak #3139](/arl)

## About the name Harwell 

Harwell is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1916 and has accumulated 46 births in the dataset. Harwell's peak popularity came in 1926 when it ranked #3,139\. Use the chart and map above to compare Harwell's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 1926 → ](/year/1926)
* [ Names of the 1920s → ](/decade/1920s)
* [ Names starting with "H" → ](/letter/h)
* [ Browse all boy names → ](/names/boys)
* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)

Data sources

* Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. [Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). 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 ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms).
* Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
* Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/).
* Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/).

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.