Is Harriett a boy's or girl's name?

Harriett is primarily a girl's name. It is also used as a boy's name, with 5 recorded births.

When was Harriett most popular?

Harriett reached its peak popularity in 1920 with 585 births that year. It is currently ranked #11430 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Harriett?

Harriett is currently ranked #11430 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 21,604 babies since 1880.

Harriett

An uncommon German pick — distinctive and rare.

Girl's name| Also boysGermanRising fast Also a pet name

#11430▼ 3651in 2024

Meaning & Origin

Harriett is a girl's and boy's baby name of Germanic origin, a variant spelling of Harriet — the feminine form of Harry, ultimately from Henry meaning 'home ruler' or 'lord of the household.' Harriet Tubman — abolitionist, freedom conductor, and American icon — gave this name its most powerful association.

With over 21,000 births in SSA records, Harriett has a long and distinguished American history — a name inseparable from the extraordinary courage of Harriet Tubman, who guided hundreds to freedom along the Underground Railroad.

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Popularity Over Time

Harriett climbed 5630 spots in the last 20 years — from #17060 to #11430.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Harriett
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	47	#10647	▼
2010s	89	#11659	▲
2000s	38	#14845	▼
1990s	84	#11608	▼
1980s	177	#4728	▼
1970s	289	#3029	▼
1960s	976	#1162	▼
1950s	1,998	#670	▼
1940s	3,064	#427	▲
1930s	3,038	#372	▼
1920s	4,602	#313	▲
1910s	3,839	#278	▲
1900s	1,226	#301	▲
1890s	1,199	#248	▲
1880s	938	#191	—

Year-by-Year Data

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Year-by-year popularity data for the name Harriett
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	8	#11430	-6 (-42.9%)
2023	14	#7779	+6 (75.0%)
2022	8	#11579	-2 (-20.0%)
2021	10	#9824	+3 (42.9%)
2020	7	#12622	-6 (-46.2%)
2019	13	#8290	-2 (-13.3%)
2018	15	#7513	+8 (114.3%)
2017	7	#13211	-3 (-30.0%)
2016	10	#10362	0
2015	10	#10397	-5 (-33.3%)
2014	15	#7817	+6 (66.7%)
2012	9	#11612	+4 (80.0%)
2011	5	#17754	0
2010	5	#17978	-3 (-37.5%)
2008	8	#13025	+3 (60.0%)
2006	5	#18150	0
2004	5	#17060	-1 (-16.7%)
2003	6	#14511	-3 (-33.3%)
2001	9	#10399	+4 (80.0%)
2000	5	#15926	0

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Harriett as a Boy's Name

While overwhelmingly a girl's name, Harriett has also been given to 5 boys in the U.S. since 1940.

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Total births

1940

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Frequently Asked

Can Harriett be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Harriett is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name, it currently ranks #11430. As a boy's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

Harriett has two lives

Harriett, the baby name

#11430girls

21,604 babies

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Harriett, the pet name

#5167pet name

13 pets

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1880–2024) · Methodology