Total births
46
Boys' name · since 1916
Harwell
Harwell has 46 recorded births since 1916 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1926 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 46
- total births
- 1916–1928
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 57%
- born in that decade
46 boys have been named Harwell since 1916, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Harwell has been recorded 46 times among boys since 1916, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1916 to 1928.
- 46 total births
- 1916–1928 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 57% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
46 boys have been named Harwell since 1916, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1928.
- 46
- total births
- 1916–1928
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 57%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
57% of everyone ever named Harwell was born in this single decade.
1926
Single peak year
8 babies were named Harwell in 1926 - its busiest year on record.
Harwell's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Harwell's SSA record in two at 1921 and the more recent half accounts for 57% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 43%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1927, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1926 peak of 8, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Harwell at a glance
Last recorded 1928Peak year
1926
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1916
Harwell popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1916–1928
- Peak year (1926)
- 8
- Annual births at peak, across 13 years of records
Harwell by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Harwell's strongest decade.
26 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 57% of all-time use.
Harwell births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
20 births
- 1920s
1920s
26 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 26 births (57% of all-time use).
Harwell by state
Where Harwell concentrates geographically, total births since 1916
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Georgia | | 5 | 10.9% |
Georgia share of Harwell's total US births 10.9%
5 of 46 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Harwell? ▼
46 babies have been named Harwell since 1916. It was last recorded in 1928. The peak year was 1926 with 8 births.
When was Harwell most popular? ▼
Harwell was most popular in the 1920s decade with 26 total births. The single peak year was 1926.
Where is Harwell most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Harwell are Georgia (5 births).
How long has the name Harwell been used? ▼
Harwell has been recorded in Social Security data since 1916, spanning 13 years of data through 1928.
What names are similar to Harwell? ▼
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 Harwell's data
- Georgia records the most Harwells (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Georgia 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 Harwell
Nearby Names Like Harwell
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Harwell
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 Harwell side by side: Harwell vs Harold Harwell vs Harry Harwell vs Harvey
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1916–1928 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Harwell: Baby Name Since 1916 - 46 Births, Peak 1926." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/harwell. 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 Harwell 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 July 2026.