Harriet: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A home ruler with courage and conviction.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 3
- Current rank
- #1080
- Peak
- #73 in 1880
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Harriet Means
Harriet is a girl name of English origin. A home ruler with courage and conviction.
How Popular Harriet Is
Harriet currently ranks #1080 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #73 in 1880. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Harriet
- Harriet broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #73 in 1880.
- Harriet is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
- Harriet has been a top 100 name across 179+ years of American history.
- Harriet is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
Names Like Harriet
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Sibling Names for Harriet
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Questions About Harriet
What does Harriet mean?
Harriet is a girl name of English origin. A home ruler with courage and conviction.
How popular is Harriet?
Harriet currently ranks #1080 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #73 in 1880. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Harriet come from?
Harriet comes from English roots. Harriet broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #73 in 1880.
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