Name meaning & stats
Harry
Harry means “ruler of the home”. 157,456 US babies since 1940, peak 1947. Notable Harrys are 1.7× over-represented as footballers.
What it means
“ruler of the home”
Well documented
In US birth records
Peak year: 1947
157,456 US babies were named Harry between 1940 and 2025.
Where Harrys end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Footballer | 1.7× | High · 79 people |
| Actor | 1.4× | High · 55 people |
| Politician | 1.0× | High · 51 people |
| Writer | 0.9× | High · 27 people |
Among notable men who are footballers, Harrys show up 1.7× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
One more thing…
Harry has a surprise career: 2.4×
Spelling family
Harry is the main spelling
- Harry 99%
- Hari 1%
- Harrie <1%
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 1947)