Harvey is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #786 in 2012 with 288 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2024 with 1,441 births ranking #244. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 102.8%. In 2012, approximately 1 in every 6,586 boys born was named Harvey. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Harvey is a long-established name with a gentle modern sound and an older martial root background. Parents often choose it now for its warm vintage feel rather than for its literal historical meaning.
The name came to England through Breton influence and later became a familiar surname and first name. Its recent revival reflects the return of softer old-fashioned boys' names.