Total births
652
Boys' name · since 1881
Hartwell
Since 1881, U.S. Social Security records show 652 babies named Hartwell, peaking in 1917. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #9005
- among boys today
- 652
- born since 1881
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 37%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Hartwell is the #9005 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 652 recorded since 1881.
Social Security Administration records show Hartwell recorded 652 times among boys since 1881, holding rank #9005 nationally today, ahead of 37% of boys, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1881 to 2025.
- #9005 among boys today
- 652 born since 1881
- 1920s peak decade
- 37% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Hartwell is currently the #9005 boys' name in America, more common than 37% of boys - 652 born since 1881, peaking in the 1920s.
- #9005
- among boys today
- 652
- born since 1881
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 37%
- more common than other boys
Hartwell vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#9005
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 37% of names given to boys today.
1920s
Peak decade
22% of everyone ever named Hartwell was born in this single decade.
1917
Single peak year
27 babies were named Hartwell in 1917 - its busiest year on record.
How Hartwell compares
652 Top 38% higher than 62% 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
Hartwell's all-time total is 78% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Hartwell | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 652 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 27 | 23 | 22,252 |
Hartwell's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Hartwell splits its recorded history at 1936: 40% of all births land in the more recent half, 60% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1891 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1917 peak of 27 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Hartwell at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1917
Current rank
#9,005
Active since
1881
Hartwell popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1881–2025
- Peak year (1917)
- 27
- Annual births at peak, across 145 years of records
Hartwell by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Hartwell's strongest decade.
146 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 22% of all-time use.
Hartwell births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 14
1880s
14 births
- 1890s 10
1890s
10 births
- 1910s
1910s
140 births
- 1920s
1920s
146 births
- 1930s
1930s
132 births
- 1940s
1940s
100 births
- 1950s 52
1950s
52 births
- 1960s 31
1960s
31 births
- 2010s 6
2010s
6 births
- 2020s 21
2020s
21 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 146 births (22% of all-time use).
How Hartwell 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 Hartwell's total volume
Hartwell vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Hartwell by state
Where Hartwell concentrates geographically, total births since 1881
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Michigan | | 5 | 0.8% |
Michigan share of Hartwell's total US births 0.8%
5 of 652 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Hartwell? ▼
Hartwell has been given to 652 babies in the U.S. since 1881, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #9005 as of the latest data. 27 babies were born in 1917, its single highest year.
When was Hartwell most popular? ▼
Hartwell was most popular in the 1920s decade with 146 total births. The single peak year was 1917.
Where is Hartwell most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Hartwell are Michigan (5 births).
How long has the name Hartwell been used? ▼
Records for Hartwell go back to 1881, giving 145 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Hartwell? ▼
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 Hartwell's data
- Hartwell's decade-level peak was the 1920s (146 total births); usage has since declined to 21 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Michigan records the most Hartwells (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Michigan 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 Hartwell
Nearby Names Like Hartwell
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Hartwell
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 Hartwell side by side: Hartwell vs Harold Hartwell vs Harry Hartwell vs Harvey
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Hartwell
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, 1881–2025 (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. "Hartwell: #9005 Boys' Name - 652 Births, Peak 1917." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/hartwell. 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 Hartwell 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.