Harry is a highly popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #17 in 1996 with 4,434 recorded births. This places Harry in the top 1% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Popular. The name reached its all-time peak in 2011 with 7,523 births ranking #1. In 1996, approximately 1 in every 72 boys born was named Harry. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Harry is the long-established English form of Henry and carries the same broad meaning of household rule. It feels relaxed and friendly, yet it also has strong royal history behind it.
The name has been used for centuries in Britain, both as a stand-alone name and as a form of Henry. In modern naming it feels classic, warm, and highly wearable.