How Popular (or Rare) was Harry in 2002?

🇺🇸 United States • Boy

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#518
2002 Rank
438
2002 Births
#456
Best Rank (1996)
482
Peak Year (1996)
11,846
Total Births (1996-2025)
1 in 4,433
Rarity Factor (2002)

📊 The Harry Story

Harry is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #518 in 2002 with 438 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 482 births ranking #456. In 2002, approximately 1 in every 4,433 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 United States; 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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