Harris is a distinctive choice, ranked #338 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Harris in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#338
US Rank #995
About the Name Harris
Harris is holding steady in the rankings at #338. It reached its peak of #264 in 2005 and has maintained consistent levels since — the hallmark of a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Harris is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it sits at #995 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Harris
Unlikely. With around 129 UK babies named Harris per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Harris in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Harris has held a stable position around #338 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #264 in 2005 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
Harris is more popular in the UK (#338) than in the US (#995). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Harris include: Mel Harris — Mel Harris is an American actress best known for her role as Hope Murdoch Steadman in the ABC drama series Thirtysomething, for which she received a Golden...; Devon Harris — Devon Harris, is a Jamaican retired bobsledder and military officer.; Rosemary Harris — Rosemary Ann Harris is an English actress..
Harris does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Harriss in the wild.
129
UK babies named Harris (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.1
In a school of 600
↓ 8 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Harris
Likely around 1 other Harris in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2020)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Harris
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Mel Harris is an American actress best known for her role as Hope Murdoch Steadman in the ABC drama series Thirtysomething, for which she received a Golden Globe nomination in 1990.
Devon Harris, is a Jamaican retired bobsledder and military officer. He was one of the founding members of the Jamaica national bobsled team, which first competed in the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary, Alberta.
Rosemary Ann Harris is an English actress. She is the recipient of an Emmy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Tony Award as well as nominations for an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, and three Laurence Olivier Awards.
Marshal of the Royal Air Force Sir Arthur Travers Harris, 1st Baronet,, commonly known as "Bomber" Harris by the press and often within the RAF as "Butcher" or "Butch" Harris, was Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C) RAF Bomber Command during the height of the Anglo-American strategic bombing campaign against Nazi Germany in the Second World War. Born in Gloucestershire, Harris emigrated to Rhodesia in 1910, aged 17.
Julia Ann Harris was an American actress. Renowned for her classical and contemporary roles, she earned numerous accolades including a record five Tony Awards for Best Lead Actress in a Play, as well as three Primetime Emmy Awards and a Grammy Award, in addition to nominations for an Academy Award and a BAFTA Award.