Holding steady.
Popularity of Harvy since 1881
Babies named Harvy per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1921, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Harvy's real moment was 1885.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 34 |
| 1890s | 24 |
| 1900s | 46 |
| 1910s | 139 |
| 1920s | 313 |
| 1930s | 214 |
| 1940s | 130 |
| 1950s | 35 |
| 1960s | 21 |
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 6 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Harvy is a rare spelling variant of Harvey, a name with ancient Breton roots meaning 'battle worthy'. First recorded in 1881, Harvy saw its peak year in 1885, when it ranked 641st in the United States. Since then, the name has remained unused in Social Security records, placing it among the rarest of English-derived names. The stable trajectory of Harvey, in contrast, has seen moderate popularity, especially in the early 20th century, but Harvy itself remains a distinctive choice. While no top states are associated with the spelling, Harvey has been in continuous use, suggesting Harvy is an uncommon but recognizable alternative.
Harvy is a spelling variant of Harvey, which derives from the Old Breton name Haerviu, composed of haer 'battle' and viu 'worthy'. The name was brought to England by the Normans and has been used since the Middle Ages. Harvey became more common in the 19th century, with Harvy appearing as an alternative spelling.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Har, Harv
Sibling names for Harvy
Names that share Harvy's style, for a brother or sister.
