boy name
Harvey
Gender
Boy
Popularity
#251 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Harvey in the US, 1880–2025
Harvey first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 1921, when 2,287 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 1,381.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Harvey popular?
Rising Harvey has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 6,099 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5,499 | |
| 2000s | 1,514 | |
| 1990s | 1,655 | |
| 1980s | 2,412 | |
| 1970s | 3,908 | |
| 1960s | 7,784 | |
| 1950s | 14,247 | |
| 1940s | 20,763 | |
| 1930s | 19,906 | |
| 1920s | 21,785 | |
| 1910s | 13,304 | |
| 1900s | 3,104 | |
| 1890s | 2,822 | |
| 1880s | 3,123 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Harvey a boy or a girl name?
Harvey is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Harvey a popular name right now?
Harvey has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Harvey?
In 2025, Harvey ranked #251 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Harvey most popular?
Harvey was most popular in 1921, when about 2,287 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.