Harriet
Pronunciation: [ h-EHR-ee-uht ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Harriet first appeared in US Social Security records in 1956.
Over 5 babies have been named Harriet in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Harriet is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #28,353 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #28,353
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Harriet is also used as a girl name, ranked #1154.
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About the Name Harriet
Harriet is a boy name .
Is Harriet a boy or girl name? Harriet is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #28,353 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,154. Harriet is more commonly used as a girl name.
Harriet is currently ranked #28,353 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Harriet include Har, Harr, Harry, Harrie, Iet, Iety, Ietie, Hay, Haie, and Harkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Harriet include Harrison, Harry, Harris . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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