Harri is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #404 in 2025 with 100 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2016 with 170 births ranking #293. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 222.6%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 2,719 boys born was named Harri. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Harri is a short form used in more than one tradition, most often connected with the Henry and Harry family. In modern English-speaking use it is often chosen as a variant spelling with a neat, contemporary feel.
The name appears in Welsh and Finnish naming, among other settings, which gives it a broader background than it first suggests. Its modern appeal comes from being compact, familiar, and slightly different.