Declining since 2002, #5,861 for boys today.
Popularity of Harmon since 1880
Babies named Harmon per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1921, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Harmon's real moment was 1890.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 200 |
| 1890s | 185 |
| 1900s | 208 |
| 1910s | 944 |
| 1920s | 1,280 |
| 1930s | 995 |
| 1940s | 823 |
| 1950s | 556 |
| 1960s | 341 |
| 1970s | 197 |
| 1980s | 111 |
| 1990s | 149 |
| 2000s | 275 |
| 2010s | 225 |
| 2020s | 118 |
Meaning & origin
Harmon is a masculine name of German origin, meaning 'army man' or 'warrior', derived from the Old German elements 'heri' (army) and 'man' (man). It is a variant of Herman and has been in use since the Middle Ages. In the United States, Harmon first appeared in the Social Security Administration's records in 1880, the earliest year available. It reached its peak popularity in 1890, ranking as high as 5861 at that time. However, its usage has been declining, and since 2002, the name has been on a falling trajectory. In the most recent data, approximately 1 in 113,872 boys are named Harmon, reflecting its rarity in modern times. Despite its decline, Harmon retains a sturdy, historical character reminiscent of late 19th-century naming trends.
Harmon is a variant of Herman, derived from the Old German elements 'heri' meaning 'army' and 'man' meaning 'man'. It was introduced to England by the Normans and has been used as a given name since the Middle Ages, though it has never been highly popular. The name saw its peak usage in the United States in the 1890s.
Where Harmon is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Harm, Harry, Manny
Sibling names for Harmon
Names that share Harmon's style, for a brother or sister.
