Hari
Borrowed from Sanskrit हरि (hari).
Every Hari since 1968 — 885 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Hari
Hari is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,446 in 2025 with 23 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1968, 885 American babies have been named Hari. Its peak came in 2024, when 45 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Hari stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Hari year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 23 | #4,446 |
| 2024 | 8 | #11,472 | 37 | #3,239 |
| 2023 | 6 | #14,054 | 29 | #3,831 |
| 2022 | — | — | 29 | #3,804 |
| 2021 | — | — | 19 | #4,989 |
| 2020 | — | — | 17 | #5,328 |
| 2019 | — | — | 20 | #4,859 |
| 2018 | — | — | 22 | #4,520 |
| 2017 | — | — | 31 | #3,541 |
| 2016 | — | — | 30 | #3,622 |
| 2015 | — | — | 20 | #4,780 |
| 2014 | — | — | 26 | #3,941 |
| 2013 | — | — | 27 | #3,791 |
| 2012 | — | — | 17 | #5,332 |
| 2011 | — | — | 28 | #3,722 |
| 2010 | — | — | 19 | #4,908 |
| 2009 | — | — | 16 | #5,651 |
| 2008 | — | — | 26 | #3,972 |
| 2007 | — | — | 21 | #4,547 |
| 2006 | — | — | 17 | #5,161 |
| 2005 | — | — | 20 | #4,378 |
| 2004 | — | — | 35 | #2,909 |
| 2003 | — | — | 33 | #2,953 |
| 2002 | — | — | 32 | #2,903 |
| 2001 | — | — | 17 | #4,562 |
| 2000 | — | — | 21 | #3,826 |
| 1995 | — | — | 13 | #4,623 |
| 1990 | — | — | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — | 13 | #3,482 |
| 1980 | — | — | 8 | #4,665 |
| 1975 | — | — | 5 | #5,790 |
| 1970 | — | — | 5 | #5,010 |
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Famous people named Hari
- Hari Singh Politician · 1895–1961
- Hari Varešanović Singer · b. 1961
- Hari Kostov Politician · b. 1959
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hari mean?
Borrowed from Sanskrit हरि (hari).
How popular is the name Hari in 2025?
Hari ranked #4,446 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 23 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Hari?
885 babies have been named Hari in the United States since 1968, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Hari most popular?
Hari peaked in 2024, when 45 newborns received the name.
Is Hari a boy or girl name?
Hari is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Hari rising or falling?
Hari is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Hari?
Well-known people named Hari include Hari Singh (politician), Hari Varešanović (singer), Hari Kostov (politician).