Harvey is a boy name with a classic feel, drawn from real birth records.
| Country | Births on record |
|---|---|
| United States since 1880 | 128,792 births |
| England & Wales since 1996 | 35,393 births |
| Ireland since 1964 | 640 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.
Babies named Harvey per year — England & Wales (1996–2025). England & Wales peaked in 2005 (2,431/yr) · United States peaked in 1921 (2,294/yr) · Ireland peaked in 2015 (46/yr).
Harvey reached its peak in 1921, when it was the #205 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1920s name.
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