Harvey
5 countries#251 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Harvey was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
128,792 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #251 · peaked in 1921 with 2,294 births
Most common in: New York, Texas, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, California
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
36,141 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #184 · peaked in 2005 with 2,539 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
34,223 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #95 · peaked in 2005 with 2,431 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
1,308 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #174 · peaked in 2009 with 84 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
610 births recorded 1997–2025 · currently #185 · peaked in 2008 with 47 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
172 births recorded 1957–2022 · currently #2199 · peaked in 2021 with 13 births
Most common in: Paris, Seine-Saint-Denis
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Harvey’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1178 | — |
| 2007 | #1157 | ↑21 |
| 2008 | #1211 | ↓54 |
| 2009 | #1049 | ↑162 |
| 2010 | #1023 | ↑26 |
| 2011 | #849 | ↑174 |
| 2012 | #786 | ↑63 |
| 2013 | #614 | ↑172 |
| 2014 | #486 | ↑128 |
| 2015 | #439 | ↑47 |
| 2016 | #412 | ↑27 |
| 2017 | #383 | ↑29 |
| 2018 | #443 | ↓60 |
| 2019 | #403 | ↑40 |
| 2020 | #416 | ↓13 |
| 2021 | #421 | ↓5 |
| 2022 | #402 | ↑19 |
| 2023 | #326 | ↑76 |
| 2024 | #245 | ↑81 |
| 2025 | #251 | ↓6 |
Frequently asked questions about Harvey
Is Harvey a popular name?
Yes — Harvey currently ranks #251 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Harvey more common for boys or girls?
Harvey is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Harvey most popular?
Harvey peaked in 1921 in United States, with 2,294 recorded births that year.
Is Harvey rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Harvey’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #50 in 1880 to #251 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Harvey?
At least 165,105 babies have been recorded with the name Harvey across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Harvey popular in more than one country?
Yes — Harvey appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Harvey?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Harvey include Louis, Lane, Walter, Zayn.
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