How Common is the First Name Harriet?
We estimate that there are 23,743 people named Harriet who are currently alive and were born in the United States. Harriet is the 813rd most common for women, and the 1,464th most common overall.
How Old are People Named Harriet?
The average person named Harriet is 64.94 years old.
Is Harriet a Popular Baby Name Right Now?
226 people named Harriet were born in the U.S. in 2025. It was the 1,071st most popular name for girls, and the 2,040th most popular overall.
The popularity of Harriet peaked in 1880, when it was the 73rd most popular name for baby girls.
Is Harriet a Boy's Name or a Girl's Name?
Harriet is almost exclusively a female name. More than 99.9% of people named Harriet are female.
Facts About the Name Harriet
Popularity of Harriet in England
In 2020, Harriet was the 55th most popular name for girls in England and Wales.