Total births
871
Boys' name · since 1968
Hari
Hari has 871 recorded births since 1968 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2024 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #3240
- among boys today
- 871
- born since 1968
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 77%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Hari is the #3240 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 871 recorded since 1968.
Social Security Administration records show Hari recorded 871 times among boys since 1968, holding rank #3240 nationally today, ahead of 77% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1968 to 2025.
- #3240 among boys today
- 871 born since 1968
- 2010s peak decade
- 77% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Hari is currently the #3240 boys' name in America, more common than 77% of boys - 871 born since 1968, peaking in the 2010s.
- #3240
- among boys today
- 871
- born since 1968
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 77%
- more common than other boys
Hari vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3240
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 77% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
28% of everyone ever named Hari was born in this single decade.
2024
Single peak year
37 babies were named Hari in 2024 - its busiest year on record.
How Hari compares
871 Top 33% higher than 67% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Hari's all-time total is 137% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Hari | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 871 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 37 | 23 | 22,252 |
Hari's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Hari's SSA record in two at 1999 and the more recent half accounts for 75% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 25%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1968, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2024 peak of 37, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Hari at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2024
Current rank
#3,240
Active since
1968
Hari popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1968–2025
- Peak year (2024)
- 37
- Annual births at peak, across 58 years of records
Hari popularity over time - girls
14 total births recorded since 2023 (Hari as girls' name)
Hari by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Hari's strongest decade.
240 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 28% of all-time use.
Hari births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
- 1970s 43
1970s
43 births
- 1980s 90
1980s
90 births
- 1990s
1990s
101 births
- 2000s
2000s
238 births
- 2010s
2010s
240 births
- 2020s
2020s
154 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 240 births (28% of all-time use).
How Hari compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Hari's total volume
Hari vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Hari by state
Where Hari concentrates geographically, total births since 1968
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 80 | 9.2% |
| #2 | New Jersey | | 19 | 2.2% |
| #3 | New York | | 16 | 1.8% |
| #4 | Georgia | | 5 | 0.6% |
California share of Hari's total US births 9.2%
Even split
80 of 871 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Hari? ▼
871 babies have been named Hari since 1968. It currently ranks #3240 among boys. The peak year was 2024 with 37 births.
When was Hari most popular? ▼
Hari was most popular in the 2010s decade with 240 total births. The single peak year was 2024.
Where is Hari most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Hari are California (80 births), New Jersey (19 births), New York (16 births).
How long has the name Hari been used? ▼
Hari has been recorded in Social Security data since 1968, spanning 58 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Hari? ▼
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 Hari's data
- Hari's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (240 total births) through the 2020s (154) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Haris (80 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Hari
Nearby Names Like Hari
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Hari
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 Hari side by side: Hari vs Harold Hari vs Harry Hari vs Harvey
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Hari
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, 1968–2025 (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. "Hari: #3240 Boys' Name - 871 Births, Peak 2024." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/hari. 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 Hari 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.