Total births
973
Boys' name · since 1881
Harvy
Harvy has 973 recorded births since 1881 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1921 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 973
- total births
- 1881–2023
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
Harvy sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 973 recorded since 1881.
Social Security Administration records show Harvy recorded 973 times among boys since 1881, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, 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 2023.
- 973 total births
- 1881–2023 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 32% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
973 boys have been named Harvy since 1881, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 2023.
- 973
- total births
- 1881–2023
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
32% of everyone ever named Harvy was born in this single decade.
1921
Single peak year
39 babies were named Harvy in 1921 - its busiest year on record.
Harvy's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Harvy's SSA record in two at 1928 and the more recent half accounts for 50% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 50%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1881, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1921 peak of 39, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Harvy at a glance
Last recorded 2023Peak year
1921
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1881
Harvy popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1881–2023
- Peak year (1921)
- 39
- Annual births at peak, across 143 years of records
Harvy by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Harvy's strongest decade.
313 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 32% of all-time use.
Harvy births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 34
1880s
34 births
- 1890s 24
1890s
24 births
- 1900s 46
1900s
46 births
- 1910s
1910s
139 births
- 1920s
1920s
313 births
- 1930s
1930s
214 births
- 1940s
1940s
130 births
- 1950s 35
1950s
35 births
- 1960s 21
1960s
21 births
- 1970s 6
1970s
6 births
- 2000s 6
2000s
6 births
- 2020s 5
2020s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 313 births (32% of all-time use).
How Harvy 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 Harvy's total volume
Harvy vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Harvy by state
Where Harvy concentrates geographically, total births since 1881
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 33 | 3.4% |
| #2 | Alabama | | 11 | 1.1% |
| #3 | Arkansas | | 10 | 1.0% |
| #4 | Kentucky | | 6 | 0.6% |
| #5 | Virginia | | 6 | 0.6% |
| #6 | North Carolina | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #7 | Tennessee | | 5 | 0.5% |
Texas share of Harvy's total US births 3.4%
Even split
33 of 973 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Harvy? ▼
Since 1881, Social Security records show 973 babies named Harvy. The most recent recorded year was 2023. Its busiest year on record was 1921, with 39 births.
When was Harvy most popular? ▼
Harvy was most popular in the 1920s decade with 313 total births. The single peak year was 1921.
Where is Harvy most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Harvy are Texas (33 births), Alabama (11 births), Arkansas (10 births).
How long has the name Harvy been used? ▼
Records for Harvy go back to 1881, giving 143 years of history through 2023.
What names are similar to Harvy? ▼
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 Harvy's data
- Harvy's decade-level peak was the 1920s (313 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Harvys (33 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Harvy
Nearby Names Like Harvy
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Harvy
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 Harvy side by side: Harvy vs Harold Harvy vs Harry Harvy vs Harvey
Related Names
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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, 1881–2023 (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. "Harvy: Baby Name Since 1881 - 973 Births, Peak 1921." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/harvy. 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 Harvy 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.