Hattie
A diminutive of the female given name Harriet.
Every Hattie since 1880 — 105,691 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Hattie
Hattie is moderately common for girls in the United States, ranked #334 in 2025 with 923 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 105,691 American babies have been named Hattie. Its peak came in 1918, when 2,006 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1910s.
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 Hattie stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Hattie 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 | 923 | #334 | — | — |
| 2024 | 820 | #384 | — | — |
| 2023 | 804 | #384 | — | — |
| 2022 | 763 | #412 | — | — |
| 2021 | 684 | #459 | — | — |
| 2020 | 725 | #421 | — | — |
| 2019 | 691 | #451 | — | — |
| 2018 | 628 | #495 | — | — |
| 2017 | 654 | #478 | — | — |
| 2016 | 620 | #505 | — | — |
| 2015 | 657 | #488 | — | — |
| 2014 | 502 | #590 | — | — |
| 2013 | 510 | #568 | — | — |
| 2012 | 398 | #706 | — | — |
| 2011 | 255 | #994 | — | — |
| 2010 | 158 | #1,439 | — | — |
| 2009 | 123 | #1,771 | — | — |
| 2008 | 151 | #1,533 | — | — |
| 2007 | 142 | #1,591 | — | — |
| 2006 | 129 | #1,642 | — | — |
| 2005 | 121 | #1,650 | — | — |
| 2004 | 109 | #1,764 | — | — |
| 2003 | 124 | #1,554 | — | — |
| 2002 | 125 | #1,513 | — | — |
| 2001 | 128 | #1,469 | — | — |
| 2000 | 120 | #1,522 | — | — |
| 1995 | 64 | #2,107 | — | — |
| 1990 | 58 | #2,212 | — | — |
| 1985 | 55 | #1,983 | — | — |
| 1980 | 76 | #1,545 | — | — |
| 1975 | 71 | #1,449 | — | — |
| 1970 | 96 | #1,192 | — | — |
| 1965 | 165 | #773 | — | — |
| 1960 | 287 | #584 | — | — |
| 1955 | 421 | #432 | — | — |
| 1950 | 643 | #306 | — | — |
| 1945 | 744 | #247 | — | — |
| 1940 | 893 | #198 | 6 | #3,269 |
| 1935 | 976 | #182 | 14 | #1,975 |
| 1930 | 1,284 | #160 | 11 | #2,514 |
| 1925 | 1,738 | #148 | 7 | #3,551 |
| 1920 | 1,870 | #132 | 14 | #2,270 |
| 1915 | 1,825 | #113 | 9 | #2,715 |
| 1910 | 1,314 | #73 | — | — |
| 1905 | 1,197 | #62 | 8 | #961 |
| 1900 | 1,553 | #50 | 7 | #1,096 |
| 1895 | 1,338 | #46 | 8 | #826 |
| 1890 | 1,363 | #38 | 8 | #777 |
| 1885 | 1,008 | #36 | — | — |
| 1880 | 769 | #27 | 6 | #863 |
Famous people named Hattie
- Hattie McDaniel Actor · 1893–1952
- Hattie Wyatt Caraway Politician · 1878–1950
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hattie mean?
A diminutive of the female given name Harriet.
How popular is the name Hattie in 2025?
Hattie ranked #334 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 923 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Hattie?
105,691 babies have been named Hattie in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Hattie most popular?
Hattie peaked in 1918, when 2,006 newborns received the name.
Is Hattie a boy or girl name?
Hattie is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Hattie rising or falling?
Hattie is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Hattie?
Well-known people named Hattie include Hattie McDaniel (actor), Hattie Wyatt Caraway (politician).