Harry is an extremely popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #7 in 2021 with 3,089 recorded births. This places Harry in the top 1% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Very Popular. The name reached its all-time peak in 2011 with 7,523 births ranking #1. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 30.3%. In 2021, approximately 1 in every 95 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.