Harris
Boy name · #1297 in 2025 · Uniqueness 75/100
Harris is currently the #1297 boy name in the United States — 150 babies received it in 2025. A decade ago it stood at #1006, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 12,000 boys born in 2025 was named Harris.
The 145-year story
Harris first appears in the Social Security records in 1880, when 18 boys received the name. Its peak came in 1921, when 245 boys were named Harris — good for #387 that year. Today's parents encounter it as a name from their grandparents’ generation, which is precisely the vintage window from which names get revived. 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 Harris per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
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Uniqueness: will there be another Harris in class?
Harris scores 75 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. A high score means genuine rarity — your Harris will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Harris is most common
Geography matters for names, and Harris is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Harriss were TX (13), AL (10), NC (10), MO (8), TN (8). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Harris
Statistically, parents drawn to Harris tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Hollis, Jules, Morris, Hiram, and Gus.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Harris | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 150 | #1297 |
| 2024 | 147 | #1318 |
| 2023 | 178 | #1163 |
| 2022 | 174 | #1171 |
| 2021 | 219 | #1001 |
| 2020 | 214 | #996 |
| 2019 | 202 | #1028 |
| 2018 | 202 | #1018 |
| 2017 | 193 | #1042 |
| 2016 | 212 | #971 |
| 2015 | 203 | #1006 |
| 2014 | 176 | #1089 |
| 2013 | 151 | #1186 |
| 2012 | 139 | #1266 |
| 2011 | 117 | #1411 |
| 2010 | 115 | #1438 |
| 2009 | 121 | #1403 |
| 2008 | 139 | #1251 |
| 2007 | 151 | #1171 |
| 2006 | 136 | #1229 |
| 2005 | 116 | #1307 |
| 2004 | 132 | #1179 |
| 2003 | 138 | #1111 |
| 2002 | 143 | #1060 |
| 2001 | 135 | #1068 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Harris a popular boy name?
Harris ranked #1297 among boys in 2025 with 150 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1006.
When was the name Harris most popular?
Harris peaked in 1921, when 245 American boys received the name (ranked #387 that year). Since 1921 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Harris?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 12,000 newborn American boys was named Harris. It scores 75/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.