Harmon
Every Harmon since 1880 — 6,642 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Harmon
Harmon is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,955 in 2025 with 15 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 6,642 American babies have been named Harmon. Its peak came in 1921, when 169 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
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 Harmon stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Harmon 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 | 5 | #15,744 | 15 | #5,955 |
| 2024 | — | — | 17 | #5,517 |
| 2023 | — | — | 26 | #4,150 |
| 2022 | — | — | 19 | #5,100 |
| 2021 | 9 | #10,585 | 24 | #4,292 |
| 2020 | — | — | 17 | #5,329 |
| 2019 | — | — | 24 | #4,268 |
| 2018 | — | — | 15 | #5,871 |
| 2017 | — | — | 19 | #4,998 |
| 2016 | 5 | #17,179 | 27 | #3,920 |
| 2015 | — | — | 19 | #4,946 |
| 2014 | — | — | 25 | #4,051 |
| 2013 | — | — | 24 | #4,106 |
| 2012 | 5 | #17,827 | 30 | #3,568 |
| 2011 | — | — | 18 | #5,060 |
| 2010 | — | — | 24 | #4,156 |
| 2009 | — | — | 11 | #7,383 |
| 2008 | — | — | 20 | #4,793 |
| 2007 | 6 | #16,197 | 23 | #4,280 |
| 2006 | — | — | 37 | #2,996 |
| 2005 | — | — | 25 | #3,757 |
| 2004 | — | — | 29 | #3,316 |
| 2003 | — | — | 35 | #2,809 |
| 2002 | — | — | 36 | #2,658 |
| 2001 | — | — | 30 | #3,015 |
| 2000 | — | — | 29 | #3,018 |
| 1995 | — | — | 11 | #5,277 |
| 1990 | — | — | 14 | #4,055 |
| 1985 | — | — | 7 | #5,369 |
| 1980 | — | — | 14 | #3,160 |
| 1975 | — | — | 16 | #2,576 |
| 1970 | — | — | 35 | #1,425 |
| 1965 | — | — | 29 | #1,445 |
| 1960 | — | — | 42 | #1,217 |
| 1955 | — | — | 59 | #979 |
| 1950 | — | — | 52 | #964 |
| 1945 | — | — | 73 | #713 |
| 1940 | — | — | 101 | #590 |
| 1935 | — | — | 117 | #535 |
| 1930 | — | — | 122 | #545 |
| 1925 | — | — | 112 | #595 |
| 1920 | — | — | 128 | #543 |
| 1915 | — | — | 117 | #515 |
| 1910 | — | — | 28 | #542 |
| 1905 | — | — | 21 | #497 |
| 1900 | — | — | 23 | #483 |
| 1895 | — | — | 15 | #540 |
| 1890 | — | — | 27 | #337 |
| 1885 | — | — | 19 | #418 |
| 1880 | — | — | 23 | #358 |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Harmon in 2025?
Harmon ranked #5,955 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 15 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Harmon?
6,642 babies have been named Harmon in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Harmon most popular?
Harmon peaked in 1921, when 169 newborns received the name.
Is Harmon a boy or girl name?
Harmon is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Harmon rising or falling?
Harmon has been roughly stable over the past decade.