Holding steady.
Popularity of Harrie since 1880
Babies named Harrie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1921, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Harrie's real moment was 1880.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 0 | 16 |
| 1890s | 0 | 12 |
| 1900s | 0 | 0 |
| 1910s | 16 | 70 |
| 1920s | 12 | 123 |
| 1930s | 6 | 75 |
| 1940s | 11 | 76 |
| 1950s | 7 | 40 |
| 1960s | 0 | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Harrie is a rare spelling variant that appeared primarily in the 1880s. According to Social Security data, its first recorded year was 1880, with a peak that same year, though specific rank and incidence data are not available. The name has remained stable in its obscurity, never reaching a rank in the top 1000. As a diminutive of Henry or Harry, it carries the heritage of Germanic roots meaning 'home ruler.' While almost absent from modern records, Harrie offers a distinctive alternative to more common Harry or Harriet, with a vintage charm that aligns with late-19th-century naming patterns.
Harrie is most likely a variant spelling of Harry, itself a medieval English form of Henry. Henry derives from the Germanic name Heimirich, meaning 'home ruler.' Harrie has also been used as a feminine diminutive of Harriet or Henrietta. The name saw modest use in the late 19th century, particularly for boys, but has since become rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Har, Haz
Sibling names for Harrie
Names that share Harrie's style, for a brother or sister.
