Happy
Every Happy since 1912 — 580 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Happy
Happy is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #10,049 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1912, 580 American babies have been named Happy — about 53% boys and 47% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1971, when 22 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Happy stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Happy year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | #9,691 | 7 | #10,049 |
| 2024 | 12 | #8,634 | 6 | #11,422 |
| 2023 | 11 | #9,219 | 10 | #7,912 |
| 2022 | 9 | #10,678 | 7 | #10,173 |
| 2021 | 8 | #11,488 | — | — |
| 2020 | 5 | #15,976 | 10 | #7,714 |
| 2019 | 10 | #10,006 | 7 | #10,114 |
| 2018 | 8 | #11,804 | 5 | #12,855 |
| 2017 | 8 | #12,028 | 8 | #9,138 |
| 2016 | — | — | 6 | #11,210 |
| 2015 | 5 | #17,425 | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | 5 | #17,525 | 5 | #12,813 |
| 2012 | 5 | #17,824 | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — | — | — |
| 2008 | 5 | #18,524 | 5 | #13,240 |
| 2007 | — | — | — | — |
| 2006 | 6 | #15,812 | 6 | #11,137 |
| 2005 | — | — | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — | — | — |
| 1975 | 18 | #3,678 | — | — |
| 1970 | 11 | #4,858 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — | 9 | #2,951 |
| 1955 | — | — | 5 | #4,086 |
| 1950 | — | — | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — | 10 | #2,446 |
| 1930 | — | — | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — | 5 | #4,506 |
| 1920 | — | — | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — | 6 | #3,582 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Happy
- Happy Rockefeller Companion · 1926–2015
- Happy Chandler Politician · 1898–1991
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Happy in 2025?
Happy ranked #10,049 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Happy?
580 babies have been named Happy in the United States since 1912, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Happy most popular?
Happy peaked in 1971, when 22 newborns received the name.
Is Happy a boy or girl name?
Happy is used for both: about 47% of babies named Happy have been girls and 53% boys.
Is the name Happy rising or falling?
Happy is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Happy?
Well-known people named Happy include Happy Rockefeller (companion), Happy Chandler (politician).