Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Harvey.
National Rank (2025)
#251
All-Time Peak Rank
#51 (1880)
Total U.S. Births
127,925
Unisex Distribution99.3% Boy / 0.7% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Harvey Vibe: This choice is considered a Perennial Favorite. A historic staple that has maintained dominant national popularity for over half a century.
📖 The Story Behind Harvey
According to SSA data, Harvey achieved its highest historical rank of #51 in 1880. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1921 with 2,287 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 98.1%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Harvey scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Fast Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+98.1% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record2,287Births in 1921
Years in Top 100
60yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:3,123
1890s:2,822
1900s:3,104
1910s:13,304
1920s:21,785
1930s:19,906
1940s:20,763
1950s:14,247
1960s:7,784
1970s:3,908
1980s:2,412
1990s:1,655
2000s:1,514
2010s:5,499
2020s:6,099
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesHar-vey
Letter Count6 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with H, a letter used by only 2.2% of SSA names.
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