Harmony
Girl name · #276 in 2025 · Distinctive
How old is the name Harmony? In official American birth records, Harmony has been tracked continuously since 1915, giving it 110 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 1,123 baby girls were named Harmony, placing it at #276 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #184, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 1,603 girls born in 2025 was named Harmony.
The 110-year story
Harmony first appears in the Social Security records in 1915, when 5 girls received the name. Its peak came in 2015, when 1,771 girls were named Harmony — good for #184 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Harmony per year. Source: Official national birth records.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Harmony against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Harmony in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Harmony is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "distinctive". That middle band is the sweet spot many parents hunt for: recognizable without being everywhere.
Where Harmony is most common
Geography matters for names, and Harmony is no exception. Adjusted for how many girls are born in each state, Harmony is most common in MS (3.6 per 1,000), AL (1.9 per 1,000), LA (1.8 per 1,000), GA (1.8 per 1,000), SC (1.8 per 1,000) — against a national average of about 0.9 per 1,000 girls. These are per-capita rates, so they show where Harmony is a genuine regional favorite rather than just where the most babies are born.
Names like Harmony
Statistically, parents drawn to Harmony tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Presley, Journey, Harley, Hadley, and Melany.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Harmony | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1,123 | #276 |
| 2024 | 1,209 | #264 |
| 2023 | 1,303 | #231 |
| 2022 | 1,383 | #213 |
| 2021 | 1,512 | #198 |
| 2020 | 1,640 | #175 |
| 2019 | 1,713 | #169 |
| 2018 | 1,690 | #175 |
| 2017 | 1,715 | #178 |
| 2016 | 1,728 | #190 |
| 2015 | 1,771 | #184 |
| 2014 | 1,729 | #192 |
| 2013 | 1,625 | #200 |
| 2012 | 1,629 | #195 |
| 2011 | 1,420 | #223 |
| 2010 | 1,295 | #246 |
| 2009 | 1,299 | #252 |
| 2008 | 1,071 | #313 |
| 2007 | 1,080 | #312 |
| 2006 | 970 | #340 |
| 2005 | 791 | #397 |
| 2004 | 492 | #576 |
| 2003 | 468 | #586 |
| 2002 | 381 | #666 |
| 2001 | 365 | #681 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Harmony?
In official American birth records, the name Harmony first appeared in 1915 (over 110 years ago), when 5 newborn girls received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 110 years.
Is Harmony a popular girl name?
Harmony ranked #276 among girls in 2025 with 1,123 babies given the name — inside the top 500: established but not ubiquitous. Ten years earlier it ranked #184.
When was the name Harmony most popular?
Harmony peaked in 2015, when 1,771 American girls received the name (ranked #184 that year). Since 2015 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Harmony?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 1,603 newborn American girls was named Harmony. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "distinctive".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.