Total births
190
Boys' name · since 1907
Hargis
Since 1907, U.S. Social Security records show 190 babies named Hargis, peaking in 1916. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 190
- total births
- 1907–1965
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
Hargis sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 190 recorded since 1907.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Hargis has been recorded 190 times among boys since 1907, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1930s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1907 to 1965.
- 190 total births
- 1907–1965 years on record
- 1930s peak decade
- 32% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
190 boys have been named Hargis since 1907, peaking in the 1930s, last recorded in 1965.
- 190
- total births
- 1907–1965
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
1930s
Peak decade
32% of everyone ever named Hargis was born in this single decade.
1916
Single peak year
10 babies were named Hargis in 1916 - its busiest year on record.
Hargis's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Hargis splits its recorded history at 1932: 49% of all births land in the more recent half, 51% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1907 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1916 peak of 10 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Hargis at a glance
Last recorded 1965Peak year
1916
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1907
Hargis popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1907–1965
- Peak year (1916)
- 10
- Annual births at peak, across 59 years of records
Hargis by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1930s was Hargis's strongest decade.
60 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 32% of all-time use.
Hargis births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 5
1900s
5 births
- 1910s
1910s
29 births
- 1920s
1920s
47 births
- 1930s
1930s
60 births
- 1940s
1940s
32 births
- 1950s 12
1950s
12 births
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1930s at 60 births (32% of all-time use).
Hargis by state
Where Hargis concentrates geographically, total births since 1907
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Kentucky | | 100 | 52.6% |
Kentucky share of Hargis's total US births 52.6%
100 of 190 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Hargis? ▼
190 babies have been named Hargis since 1907. It was last recorded in 1965. The peak year was 1916 with 10 births.
When was Hargis most popular? ▼
Hargis was most popular in the 1930s decade with 60 total births. The single peak year was 1916.
Where is Hargis most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Hargis are Kentucky (100 births).
How long has the name Hargis been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Hargis since 1907 -- 59 years through the most recent 1965 data.
What names are similar to Hargis? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Harold, Harry, Harvey, Harrison, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Hargis's data
- Hargis's decade-level peak was the 1930s (60 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1960s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Kentucky records the most Hargiss (100 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Kentucky names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Hargis
Nearby Names Like Hargis
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Hargis
Harold Boy
#988 551,632 births
Harry Boy
#775 423,866 births
Harvey Boy
#245 127,925 births
Harrison Boy
#121 99,138 births
Harley Boy
#1019 40,705 births
Compare Hargis side by side: Hargis vs Harold Hargis vs Harry Hargis vs Harvey
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1907–1965 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Hargis: Baby Name Since 1907 - 190 Births, Peak 1916." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/hargis. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Hargis draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.