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How Many People Are Named Harvey?
Estimated people named Harvey living in the U.S. today
50,992
Gender distribution
99% male · 1% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 127,377
- Peak year: 1921 (2,294 births)
- Estimated living today: 50,992
Harvey by age group — who carries the name today?
Harvey popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Harvey
Harvey has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 127,377 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 50,992 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 6,703 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Harveys 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 Harvey in the US?
An estimated 50,992 people named Harvey are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Harvey rare — about 1 in 6,703 Americans.
Is Harvey a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Harvey is 99% male and 1% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Harvey most popular?
Harvey peaked in 1921, when 2,294 babies were given the name. Its current trend is rising compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Harvey?
Harvey ranks #897 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 45 out of 100 (higher means rarer).