Harmon Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationHAR-mun / /ˈhɑːr.mən/English; German
Meaning
English: army man; German: harmony
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Harmon has roots in both English and German cultures. In English, it is derived from the Old Germanic name Hermann, which means 'army man.' The name has been used in various forms throughout history and has been associated with themes of harmony and unity in its Germanic context. It has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States over the years.
Trend Summary
The name Harmon has seen a decline in popularity in the United States over recent decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Harmon
- Harman
International Variants
- Hermann (German)
- Armand (French)
Famous people named Harmon
Harmon Killebrew was a professional baseball player known for his time with the Minnesota Twins.
Harmon Rabb Jr. is a fictional character from the television series 'JAG,' portrayed as a naval officer.
Harmon Jones was a notable American psychologist recognized for his work in social psychology.
Harmon Wilfred was a prominent figure in the field of music education.
Fictional characters named Harmon
Harmon Rabb Jr. is a character in the series 'JAG,' serving as a naval officer and lawyer.
Harmon is a character in the animated series 'The Amazing World of Gumball,' known for his quirky personality.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Harmon was first seen in the United States in 1880. Harmon has ranked as high as #716 nationally, which occurred in 1921, and has been most popular in Texas, Georgia, South Carolina, Mississippi, and Alabama. In the past 5 years the name Harmon has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Harmon (2014)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
GA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 23 |
1881 | 18 |
1882 | 20 |
1883 | 17 |
1884 | 21 |
1885 | 19 |
1886 | 18 |
1887 | 21 |
1888 | 18 |
1889 | 25 |
1890 | 27 |
1891 | 21 |
1892 | 16 |
1893 | 18 |
1894 | 20 |
1895 | 15 |
1896 | 11 |
1897 | 14 |
1898 | 19 |
1899 | 24 |
1900 | 23 |
1901 | 19 |
1902 | 13 |
1903 | 17 |
1904 | 22 |
1905 | 21 |
1906 | 14 |
1907 | 18 |
1908 | 32 |
1909 | 29 |
1910 | 28 |
1911 | 31 |
1912 | 67 |
1913 | 85 |
1914 | 95 |
1915 | 117 |
1916 | 120 |
1917 | 118 |
1918 | 140 |
1919 | 143 |
1920 | 128 |
1921 | 169 |
1922 | 115 |
1923 | 129 |
1924 | 136 |
1925 | 112 |
1926 | 134 |
1927 | 132 |
1928 | 114 |
1929 | 111 |
1930 | 122 |
1931 | 98 |
1932 | 116 |
1933 | 104 |
1934 | 92 |
1935 | 117 |
1936 | 96 |
1937 | 92 |
1938 | 86 |
1939 | 72 |
1940 | 101 |
1941 | 97 |
1942 | 80 |
1943 | 102 |
1944 | 52 |
1945 | 73 |
1946 | 75 |
1947 | 104 |
1948 | 72 |
1949 | 67 |
1950 | 52 |
1951 | 61 |
1952 | 57 |
1953 | 76 |
1954 | 56 |
1955 | 59 |
1956 | 51 |
1957 | 44 |
1958 | 48 |
1959 | 52 |
1960 | 42 |
1961 | 45 |
1962 | 44 |
1963 | 31 |
1964 | 46 |
1965 | 29 |
1966 | 29 |
1967 | 28 |
1968 | 24 |
1969 | 23 |
1970 | 35 |
1971 | 22 |
1972 | 25 |
1973 | 11 |
1974 | 16 |
1975 | 16 |
1976 | 14 |
1977 | 21 |
1978 | 21 |
1979 | 16 |
1980 | 14 |
1981 | 17 |
1982 | 12 |
1983 | 10 |
1984 | 10 |
1985 | 7 |
1986 | 7 |
1987 | 11 |
1988 | 11 |
1989 | 12 |
1990 | 14 |
1991 | 8 |
1992 | 16 |
1993 | 6 |
1994 | 12 |
1995 | 11 |
1996 | 11 |
1997 | 14 |
1998 | 27 |
1999 | 30 |
2000 | 29 |
2001 | 30 |
2002 | 36 |
2003 | 35 |
2004 | 29 |
2005 | 25 |
2006 | 37 |
2007 | 23 |
2008 | 20 |
2009 | 11 |
2010 | 24 |
2011 | 18 |
2012 | 30 |
2013 | 24 |
2014 | 25 |
2015 | 19 |
2016 | 27 |
2017 | 19 |
2018 | 15 |
2019 | 24 |
2020 | 17 |
2021 | 24 |
2022 | 19 |
2023 | 26 |
2024 | 17 |