Harry
Harry is a popular choice in the UK, ranked #19 in 2025. There's a good chance they'll share their name with at least one classmate throughout school.
English — Home ruler; English form of Henry
About the Name Harry
Harry ranked #19 in 2025, down from its peak of #1 in 2011 — still a familiar name, but past its high point. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996. It has spent 30 of the last 30 years inside the UK top 100 — a mark of enduring mainstream appeal.
The name carries English roots, where it means "Home ruler; English form of Henry". Names with strong etymological stories tend to age well — they carry weight beyond fashion cycles.
Harry is one of the most popular names in the UK — yet a class of 28 is small enough that your child will very likely be the only Harry on the register.
In the US it sits at #777 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.
⭐ Famous People Named Harry
- Harry S. Truman — Harry S.
Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Harry
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Harry
Almost certainly the only Harry in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2025)
Rank · SSA official data
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Famous People Named Harry
Notable people who share this name, from history to the present day. See full list on Wikipedia