← Baby Name Match Finder

Harriet

Harriet is a girl name with a classic feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Harriet?

Recorded births named Harriet by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	90,427 births
England & Wales since 1996	24,728 births
Ireland since 1964	382 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Harriet's popularity over time

Babies named Harriet per year — United States (1880–2025). United States peaked in 1921 (2,395/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 2016 (1,132/yr) · Ireland peaked in 2018 (20/yr).

When was Harriet popular?

Harriet reached its peak in 1921, when it was the #199 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1920s name.

Choosing Harriet — together

Not sure if it's the one? The best way to know is to see if your partner loves it too. Swipe baby names with your partner and match on the ones you both ❤️ — free, no account needed to start.

Find your name together →