Harry
Pronunciation: [ h-EHR-ee ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Browse nicknames →Historical Record
Harry first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 446 babies have been named Harry in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Harry is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #17,325 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #17,325
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Harry
Harry is a girl name .
Is Harry a boy or girl name? Harry is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #17,325 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #780. Harry is more commonly used as a boy name.
Harry is currently ranked #17,325 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Harry include Har, Hay, Haie, and Harkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Harry include Harriet . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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