Harriett
Peaked at #156 nationally in 1880, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Harriett has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Harriett — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#156
in 1880
Current rank
#11430
in 2024
Years tracked
140
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Harriett was already at its most popular for girls in 1880 (the earliest year in this data, ranked #156), with 83 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #7817 (2014) to #11430 (2024) — a 32% drop.
As of 2024, Harriett ranks #11430 nationally for girls, with 8 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #11,430 | 8 |
| 2023 | #7,779 | 14 |
| 2022 | #11,579 | 8 |
| 2021 | #9,824 | 10 |
| 2020 | #12,622 | 7 |
| 2019 | #8,290 | 13 |
| 2018 | #7,513 | 15 |
| 2017 | #13,211 | 7 |
Harriett — Boys (United States)
Limited dataPeak rank
#3661
in 1940
Last ranked
#3661
in 1940
Years tracked
1
1940–1940
Trend
Limited data
Harriett was already at its most popular for boys in 1940 (the earliest year in this data, ranked #3661), with 5 babies given the name that year.
Harriett hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1940, when it stood at #3661.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1940 | #3,661 | 5 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
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Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Harriett most popular?
Harriett was most popular in 1880, when it ranked #156 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Harriett becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently insufficient data, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Harriett?
At least 21,609 babies have been recorded with the name Harriett in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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