Harriette Girl

Popularity: #944 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationHAIR-ee-ett / /ˈhɛr.i.ɛt/

English; French

Meaning

Ruler of the home; estate ruler

Historical & Cultural Background

Harriette is a feminine form of the name Harry, which is derived from the Old High German name Heinrich. The name has been used in English-speaking countries since the Middle Ages. It gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly in Victorian England. The name has also been associated with various notable figures and literary works.

Trend Summary

Harriette has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable resurgence in recent years.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Harriet
  • Hattie

International Variants

  • Henriette (French)
  • Harriet (English)

Famous people named Harriette

Harriette Wilson was a famous English courtesan and author known for her memoirs.

Harriette Arnow was an American author recognized for her novels depicting rural life in Kentucky.

Harriette Simpson Arnow was an American writer known for her works focusing on the Appalachian region.

Harriette Tubman was an American abolitionist and political activist who escaped slavery and helped others to freedom.

Fictional characters named Harriette

Harriette Winslow is a character from the television series 'Family Matters,' known as the matriarch of the Winslow family.

Harriette the Spy is a character in the children's book series 'Harriette the Spy,' who is a young girl with a keen sense of observation.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Harriette was first seen in the United States in 1880. Harriette has ranked as high as #583 nationally, which occurred in 1917, and has been most popular in New York, Illinois, Georgia, South Carolina, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Harriette has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Harriette (1969)

StateBirthsShare
SC 6
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
188019
188122
188227
188321
188416
188525
188622
188725
188819
188925
189018
189133
189233
189324
189432
189534
189632
189739
189836
189935
190046
190135
190232
190339
190433
190551
190639
190751
190859
190969
191079
191177
1912126
1913145
1914188
1915231
1916203
1917281
1918264
1919249
1920274
1921270
1922265
1923280
1924224
1925216
1926175
1927168
1928146
1929145
1930121
1931125
1932125
1933100
1934120
1935123
1936132
1937133
1938120
1939119
1940131
1941137
1942158
1943141
1944111
1945142
1946119
1947137
1948106
1949113
1950106
195178
195293
195381
195464
195561
195661
195752
195847
195944
196041
196146
196250
196338
196432
196529
196622
196719
196824
196920
197013
197113
197215
19738
19748
19755
19775
19788
19796
19807
19826
19886
19897
19915
19936
20025
20066
20116
20135
201412
20168
20188
20196
20207
20215
202211
20237
20246