Harrell
Every Harrell since 1902 — 2,635 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
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.
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
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.