Harvey Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationHAR-vee / /ˈhɑːrvi/Old French; Germanic
Meaning
Old French: 'battle worthy'; Germanic: 'strong army'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Harvey has roots in Old French and Germanic languages, reflecting a history of use in medieval Europe. It became popular in England after the Norman Conquest. The name has been borne by several notable figures throughout history, contributing to its enduring appeal.
Trend Summary
Harvey has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, experiencing a resurgence in recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Harvie
- Harv
International Variants
- Harvey (English)
- Harvée (French)
Famous people named Harvey
Harvey Milk was an American politician and LGBTQ+ rights activist, known for being one of the first openly gay elected officials in the United States.
Harvey Keitel is an American actor and producer, recognized for his roles in films such as 'Taxi Driver' and 'Pulp Fiction'.
Harvey Specter is a fictional character from the television series 'Suits', known for his sharp legal skills and charismatic personality.
Harvey Weinstein is a former film producer, known for his significant influence in Hollywood and his subsequent legal controversies.
Fictional characters named Harvey
Harvey Dent is a character in the 'Batman' franchise, known as the district attorney of Gotham City who becomes the villain Two-Face.
Harvey the Rabbit is a character in the play and film 'Harvey', known for being an invisible friend to the main character Elwood P. Dowd.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Harvey was first seen in the United States in 1880. Harvey has ranked as high as #202 nationally, which occurred in 1921, and has been most popular in New York, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, California, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Harvey has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Harvey (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
TX | 120 | |
CA | 109 | |
MN | 72 | |
FL | 67 | |
NY | 63 | |
UT | 60 | |
MI | 59 | |
OH | 58 | |
PA | 56 | |
WI | 51 | |
WA | 49 | |
MO | 42 | |
NC | 40 | |
GA | 37 | |
IL | 36 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 344 |
1881 | 282 |
1882 | 300 |
1883 | 318 |
1884 | 358 |
1885 | 304 |
1886 | 310 |
1887 | 262 |
1888 | 334 |
1889 | 311 |
1890 | 296 |
1891 | 274 |
1892 | 298 |
1893 | 284 |
1894 | 293 |
1895 | 282 |
1896 | 292 |
1897 | 268 |
1898 | 284 |
1899 | 251 |
1900 | 322 |
1901 | 253 |
1902 | 264 |
1903 | 293 |
1904 | 300 |
1905 | 286 |
1906 | 351 |
1907 | 335 |
1908 | 339 |
1909 | 361 |
1910 | 382 |
1911 | 446 |
1912 | 875 |
1913 | 1,028 |
1914 | 1,250 |
1915 | 1,613 |
1916 | 1,763 |
1917 | 1,808 |
1918 | 2,111 |
1919 | 2,028 |
1920 | 2,165 |
1921 | 2,287 |
1922 | 2,207 |
1923 | 2,115 |
1924 | 2,242 |
1925 | 2,190 |
1926 | 2,128 |
1927 | 2,201 |
1928 | 2,187 |
1929 | 2,063 |
1930 | 2,062 |
1931 | 1,978 |
1932 | 2,030 |
1933 | 1,896 |
1934 | 1,934 |
1935 | 1,958 |
1936 | 1,970 |
1937 | 2,081 |
1938 | 2,051 |
1939 | 1,946 |
1940 | 2,088 |
1941 | 2,017 |
1942 | 2,284 |
1943 | 2,244 |
1944 | 1,951 |
1945 | 1,974 |
1946 | 2,058 |
1947 | 2,207 |
1948 | 2,004 |
1949 | 1,936 |
1950 | 1,811 |
1951 | 1,642 |
1952 | 1,594 |
1953 | 1,535 |
1954 | 1,460 |
1955 | 1,289 |
1956 | 1,379 |
1957 | 1,278 |
1958 | 1,178 |
1959 | 1,082 |
1960 | 1,001 |
1961 | 958 |
1962 | 859 |
1963 | 887 |
1964 | 865 |
1965 | 722 |
1966 | 661 |
1967 | 623 |
1968 | 630 |
1969 | 577 |
1970 | 542 |
1971 | 495 |
1972 | 443 |
1973 | 401 |
1974 | 425 |
1975 | 339 |
1976 | 327 |
1977 | 319 |
1978 | 320 |
1979 | 298 |
1980 | 284 |
1981 | 285 |
1982 | 254 |
1983 | 259 |
1984 | 206 |
1985 | 233 |
1986 | 189 |
1987 | 216 |
1988 | 254 |
1989 | 232 |
1990 | 214 |
1991 | 191 |
1992 | 177 |
1993 | 180 |
1994 | 170 |
1995 | 145 |
1996 | 142 |
1997 | 153 |
1998 | 139 |
1999 | 143 |
2000 | 162 |
2001 | 134 |
2002 | 138 |
2003 | 139 |
2004 | 153 |
2005 | 162 |
2006 | 143 |
2007 | 151 |
2008 | 145 |
2009 | 181 |
2010 | 189 |
2011 | 250 |
2012 | 288 |
2013 | 406 |
2014 | 578 |
2015 | 697 |
2016 | 778 |
2017 | 856 |
2018 | 683 |
2019 | 773 |
2020 | 714 |
2021 | 733 |
2022 | 794 |
2023 | 1,028 |
2024 | 1,441 |