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Harry

Harry is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 322 boys in the United States.

Harry at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/ˈhæɹi/
Also spelled
Henry

About the name Harry

Harry belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess. It travels in a few spellings: Henry.

In the United States, Harry first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #8 in 1889, and in 2024 322 babies received the name — 423,531 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Harry in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#8 in 1889
Peak year
1918
Babies named Harry in 2024
322
Total since 1880
423,531

Spellings & short forms

Henry

Similar names

More names from the English & American shelf:

WilliamEnglishRichardEnglishAnthonyEnglishMarkEnglishEdwardEnglishStevenEnglishNicholasEnglishLarryEnglish

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Harry mean?

The meaning of Harry is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Harry a boy or girl name?

Harry is a boy name. In 2024, 322 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Harry?

Harry comes from the English & American tradition. It is also spelled Henry.

How popular is the name Harry?

Harry first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #8 in 1889, and 322 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Harry?

Harry is pronounced /ˈhæɹi/ (IPA).

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. If you spot an error, write to hello@namepetal.com — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.