Hart
Every Hart since 1888 — 1,299 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Hart
Hart is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,403 in 2025 with 57 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1888, 1,299 American babies have been named Hart — about 93% boys and 7% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2025, when 66 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 Hart stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Hart 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 | 9 | #10,398 | 57 | #2,403 |
| 2024 | 7 | #12,646 | 43 | #2,928 |
| 2023 | 8 | #11,566 | 34 | #3,443 |
| 2022 | 11 | #9,277 | 51 | #2,628 |
| 2021 | 7 | #12,673 | 50 | #2,598 |
| 2020 | 6 | #14,064 | 38 | #3,040 |
| 2019 | 6 | #14,433 | 45 | #2,779 |
| 2018 | 8 | #11,810 | 26 | #4,033 |
| 2017 | 6 | #14,771 | 25 | #4,155 |
| 2016 | 8 | #12,175 | 13 | #6,481 |
| 2015 | 5 | #17,432 | 20 | #4,781 |
| 2014 | — | — | 13 | #6,431 |
| 2013 | — | — | 21 | #4,521 |
| 2012 | — | — | 18 | #5,111 |
| 2011 | — | — | 11 | #7,169 |
| 2010 | — | — | 19 | #4,910 |
| 2009 | — | — | 12 | #6,962 |
| 2008 | — | — | 17 | #5,328 |
| 2007 | — | — | 10 | #7,795 |
| 2006 | — | — | 11 | #7,107 |
| 2005 | — | — | 12 | #6,368 |
| 2004 | — | — | 10 | #7,182 |
| 2003 | — | — | 13 | #5,667 |
| 2002 | — | — | 5 | #11,315 |
| 2001 | — | — | 13 | #5,483 |
| 2000 | — | — | 15 | #4,882 |
| 1995 | — | — | 11 | #5,279 |
| 1990 | — | — | 7 | #6,697 |
| 1985 | — | — | 13 | #3,484 |
| 1980 | — | — | 5 | #6,628 |
| 1975 | — | — | 5 | #5,793 |
| 1970 | — | — | 8 | #3,632 |
| 1965 | — | — | 10 | #2,682 |
| 1960 | — | — | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — | 6 | #3,667 |
| 1950 | — | — | 6 | #3,471 |
| 1945 | — | — | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — | 5 | #3,662 |
| 1935 | — | — | 5 | #3,881 |
| 1930 | — | — | 10 | #2,671 |
| 1925 | — | — | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — | 9 | #3,064 |
| 1915 | — | — | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Hart
- Hart Crane Writer · 1899–1932
- Hart Bochner Actor · b. 1956
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Hart in 2025?
Hart ranked #2,403 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 57 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Hart?
1,299 babies have been named Hart in the United States since 1888, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Hart most popular?
Hart peaked in 2025, when 66 newborns received the name.
Is Hart a boy or girl name?
Hart is used for both: about 7% of babies named Hart have been girls and 93% boys.
Is the name Hart rising or falling?
Hart is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Hart?
Well-known people named Hart include Hart Crane (writer), Hart Bochner (actor).