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How Many People Are Named Harris?
Estimated people named Harris living in the U.S. today
9,364
Gender distribution
98% male · 2% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 16,505
- Peak year: 1921 (245 births)
- Estimated living today: 9,364
Harris by age group — who carries the name today?
Harris popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Harris
Harris has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 16,505 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 9,364 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 36,501 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Harriss you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Harris in the US?
An estimated 9,364 people named Harris are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Harris very rare — about 1 in 36,501 Americans.
Is Harris a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Harris is 98% male and 2% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Harris most popular?
Harris peaked in 1921, when 245 babies were given the name. Its current trend is rising compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Harris?
Harris ranks #2,502 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 53 out of 100 (higher means rarer).