Harry name popularity, meaning and origin
Name Popularity: 100%
Harry name meaning:
The name Harry is of Germanic origin and is a diminutive or short form of the name Henry. The name Henry itself comes from the Germanic elements "heim," meaning "home," and "rīc," meaning "ruler" or "king." Therefore, the name Harry is often interpreted to mean "ruler of the household" or "estate ruler."
Harry has a long history of use and has been borne by various historical figures, including kings and princes. It has been a popular name in English-speaking countries and is appreciated for its friendly and approachable sound. Harry can be used as a given name on its own or as a nickname for Henry.
Origin: German
Form of Harold. Army-power.
Statistics
Overall UK ranking: 7 out of 4789
3089 recorded births last year
Change in rank
- 10yrs
-6 - 5yrs
-5 - 1yr
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- North East England (4)
- East Midlands (4)
- North West England (5)
- Eastern England (6)
- Yorkshire (6)
- England (7)
- Northern Ireland (10)
- Wales (16)
- Scotland (23)
Regional popularity
Ranking for this name in various UK regions
Historical popularity of Harry
The graph below shows the popularity of the boys's name Harry from all the UK baby name statistics available. It's a quick easy way to see the trend for Harry in 2024