Harry is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #695 in 2022 with 381 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 482 births ranking #456. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 21.0%. In 2022, approximately 1 in every 4,578 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.