Harris
From Harry + -s (“patronymic suffix”).
Every Harris since 1880 — 16,661 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Harris
Harris is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,300 in 2025 with 150 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 16,661 American babies have been named Harris. Its peak came in 1921, when 245 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 Harris stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Harris 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 | 6 | #13,816 | 150 | #1,300 |
| 2024 | 12 | #8,638 | 147 | #1,319 |
| 2023 | — | — | 178 | #1,165 |
| 2022 | 6 | #14,206 | 174 | #1,172 |
| 2021 | 12 | #8,676 | 219 | #1,001 |
| 2020 | 11 | #9,163 | 214 | #996 |
| 2019 | 8 | #11,752 | 202 | #1,030 |
| 2018 | 10 | #10,078 | 202 | #1,020 |
| 2017 | 8 | #12,031 | 193 | #1,043 |
| 2016 | 9 | #11,189 | 212 | #972 |
| 2015 | 7 | #13,521 | 203 | #1,009 |
| 2014 | 5 | #17,489 | 176 | #1,090 |
| 2013 | 9 | #11,340 | 151 | #1,190 |
| 2012 | — | — | 139 | #1,269 |
| 2011 | 9 | #11,532 | 117 | #1,420 |
| 2010 | — | — | 115 | #1,445 |
| 2009 | — | — | 121 | #1,405 |
| 2008 | — | — | 139 | #1,255 |
| 2007 | 7 | #14,455 | 151 | #1,173 |
| 2006 | 6 | #15,818 | 136 | #1,232 |
| 2005 | — | — | 116 | #1,310 |
| 2004 | 5 | #17,062 | 132 | #1,181 |
| 2003 | 7 | #12,906 | 138 | #1,114 |
| 2002 | — | — | 143 | #1,063 |
| 2001 | 5 | #16,239 | 135 | #1,070 |
| 2000 | — | — | 132 | #1,079 |
| 1995 | — | — | 118 | #1,024 |
| 1990 | — | — | 99 | #1,069 |
| 1985 | — | — | 78 | #1,044 |
| 1980 | — | — | 48 | #1,363 |
| 1975 | — | — | 70 | #982 |
| 1970 | — | — | 65 | #1,008 |
| 1965 | — | — | 67 | #905 |
| 1960 | — | — | 106 | #750 |
| 1955 | — | — | 137 | #635 |
| 1950 | — | — | 173 | #511 |
| 1945 | — | — | 180 | #443 |
| 1940 | — | — | 158 | #460 |
| 1935 | — | — | 181 | #409 |
| 1930 | — | — | 182 | #435 |
| 1925 | — | — | 211 | #413 |
| 1920 | — | — | 226 | #396 |
| 1915 | — | — | 196 | #383 |
| 1910 | — | — | 33 | #486 |
| 1905 | — | — | 26 | #425 |
| 1900 | — | — | 33 | #388 |
| 1895 | — | — | 22 | #421 |
| 1890 | — | — | 17 | #447 |
| 1885 | — | — | 14 | #510 |
| 1880 | — | — | 18 | #411 |
Famous people named Harris
- Harris Yulin Actor · b. 1937
- Harris Wofford Politician · 1926–2019
- Harris Dickinson Actor · b. 1996
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Harris mean?
From Harry + -s (“patronymic suffix”).
How popular is the name Harris in 2025?
Harris ranked #1,300 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 150 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Harris?
16,661 babies have been named Harris in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Harris most popular?
Harris peaked in 1921, when 245 newborns received the name.
Is Harris a boy or girl name?
Harris is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Harris rising or falling?
Harris has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Harris?
Well-known people named Harris include Harris Yulin (actor), Harris Wofford (politician), Harris Dickinson (actor).