Harry is an extremely popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #3 in 2014 with 5,379 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2011 with 7,523 births ranking #1. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 21.3%. In 2014, approximately 1 in every 62 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.