How Popular (or Rare) was Harry in 2022?

🇬🇧 England & Wales • Boy

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#15
2022 Rank
2,403
2022 Births
#1
Best Rank (2011)
7,523
Peak Year (2011)
143,411
Total Births (1996-2025)
1 in 118
Rarity Factor (2022)

📊 The Harry Story

Harry is a highly popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #15 in 2022 with 2,403 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2011 with 7,523 births ranking #1. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 45.8%. In 2022, approximately 1 in every 118 boys born was named Harry. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.

Popularity Trend (1996–2025)

📅 Data Status: Official verified statistics are currently available from 1996 up to 2025. This report reflects the most recent confirmed data from England & Wales; 2026 and 2027 projections are based on real-time search trends and will be finalized upon the next official release.

Name Meaning & Origin

Origin: English, from Germanic roots  |  Meaning: ruler of the household

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.

Did you know?Harry began life as a familiar medieval form but became royal enough to stand on its own with ease.
Similar namesHarri, Harrison, Hank, Henry, Jack

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