Harrell: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Boys	Per year	Change	Best rank
1880s	–	–	–	–
1890s	–	–	–	–
1900s	27	3	–	#979
1910s	218	22	+707%	#1,150
1920s	471	47	+116%	#919
1930s	427	43	-9%	#903
1940s	459	46	+7%	#898
1950s	400	40	-13%	#1,005
1960s	264	26	-34%	#1,243
1970s	152	15	-42%	#2,024
1980s	125	13	-18%	#2,713
1990s	62	6	-50%	#4,892
2000s	10	1	-84%	#12,721
2010s	20	2	+100%	#9,075
2020s (to 2025)	–	–	–	–

Decade

Boys

Per year

Change

Best rank

1880s

–

1890s

–

1900s

–

#979

1910s

218

+707%

#1,150

1920s

471

+116%

#919

1930s

427

-9%

#903

1940s

459

+7%

#898

1950s

400

-13%

#1,005

1960s

264

-34%

#1,243

1970s

152

-42%

#2,024

1980s

125

-18%

#2,713

1990s

-50%

#4,892

2000s

-84%

#12,721

2010s

+100%

#9,075

2020s (to 2025)

–

The story of Harrell

Harrell is not currently in use for newborns in the United States: fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.

Since 1902, 2,635 American babies have been named Harrell. Its peak came in 1947, when 56 newborns received the name, the signature sound of the 1940s.

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 Harrell stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Harrell?

The median living Harrell is about 66 years old; half are between 51 and 76. An estimated 1,200 people named Harrell are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Harrell year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year	Boys	Boys rank
2025	–	–
2024	–	–
2023	–	–
2022	–	–
2021	–	–
2020	–	–
2019	–	–
2018	–	–
2017	–	–
2016	7	#10,036
2015	–	–
2014	8	#9,075
2013	–	–
2012	–	–
2011	–	–
2010	5	#12,944
2009	–	–
2008	–	–
2007	5	#13,037
2006	5	#12,721
2005	–	–
2004	–	–
2003	–	–
2002	–	–
2001	–	–
2000	–	–
1995	7	#7,286
1990	5	#8,613
1985	14	#3,279
1980	13	#3,323
1975	13	#2,969
1970	20	#2,024
1965	23	#1,641
1960	31	#1,448
1955	44	#1,120
1950	39	#1,148
1945	48	#931
1940	50	#899
1935	39	#1,029
1930	43	#1,059
1925	50	#963
1920	44	#1,058
1915	32	#1,150
1910	8	#1,252
1905	–	–
1900	–	–
1895	–	–
1890	–	–
1885	–	–
1880	–	–

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Harrell, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Harrell?

The median living Harrell is about 66 years old. Half of all living Harrells are between 51 and 76 years old.

How many people named Harrell are alive today?

An estimated 1,200 people named Harrell are alive in the United States, based on 2,635 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

What does the name Harrell mean?

Harrell is a given name and a surname.

How popular is the name Harrell in 2025?

Harrell did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.

How many people are named Harrell?

2,635 babies have been named Harrell in the United States since 1902, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Harrell most popular?

Harrell peaked in 1947, when 56 newborns received the name.

Is Harrell a boy or girl name?

Harrell is overwhelmingly a boy's name: 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Harrell rising or falling?

Harrell is declining, less popular now than a decade ago.

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Harrell popularity over time

The story of Harrell

How old are people named Harrell?

Harrell year by year

Frequently asked questions

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