Harsh: 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	–	–	–	–
1910s	–	–	–	–
1920s	–	–	–	–
1930s	–	–	–	–
1940s	–	–	–	–
1950s	–	–	–	–
1960s	–	–	–	–
1970s	–	–	–	–
1980s	7	1	–	#6,020
1990s	222	22	+3071%	#2,417
2000s	279	28	+26%	#2,433
2010s	130	13	-53%	#4,762
2020s (to 2025)	27	5	-65%	#7,969

Decade

Boys

Per year

Change

Best rank

1880s

–

1890s

–

1900s

–

1910s

–

1920s

–

1930s

–

1940s

–

1950s

–

1960s

–

1970s

–

1980s

–

#6,020

1990s

222

+3071%

#2,417

2000s

279

+26%

#2,433

2010s

130

-53%

#4,762

2020s (to 2025)

-65%

#7,969

The story of Harsh

Harsh 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 1988, 665 American babies have been named Harsh. Its peak came in 2004, when 46 newborns received the name, the signature sound of the 2000s.

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

How old are people named Harsh?

The median living Harsh is about 22 years old; half are between 16 and 27. An estimated 700 people named Harsh 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.

Harsh 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	6	#11,425
2023	5	#12,905
2022	10	#7,969
2021	–	–
2020	6	#11,098
2019	6	#11,262
2018	7	#10,045
2017	10	#7,787
2016	7	#10,037
2015	14	#6,100
2014	18	#5,129
2013	16	#5,484
2012	20	#4,762
2011	19	#4,881
2010	13	#6,488
2009	19	#4,998
2008	19	#4,959
2007	26	#3,934
2006	22	#4,282
2005	34	#3,041
2004	46	#2,433
2003	39	#2,593
2002	22	#3,844
2001	24	#3,547
2000	28	#3,107
1995	28	#2,644
1990	8	#6,043
1985	–	–
1980	–	–
1975	–	–
1970	–	–
1965	–	–
1960	–	–
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1930	–	–
1925	–	–
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1895	–	–
1890	–	–
1885	–	–
1880	–	–

Frequently asked questions

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

How old is the average Harsh?

The median living Harsh is about 22 years old. Half of all living Harshs are between 16 and 27 years old.

How many people named Harsh are alive today?

An estimated 700 people named Harsh are alive in the United States, based on 665 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

What does the name Harsh mean?

Harsh is a given name. Notable people with the name include:Harsh Chhaya, Indian actor Harsh Chitale, Indian businessman Harsh Gupta, Indian earth scientist and seismologist Harsh Kumar, Indian ophthalmologist Harsh Mahajan, India

How popular is the name Harsh in 2025?

Harsh 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 Harsh?

665 babies have been named Harsh in the United States since 1988, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Harsh most popular?

Harsh peaked in 2004, when 46 newborns received the name.

Is Harsh a boy or girl name?

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

Is the name Harsh rising or falling?

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

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Harsh popularity over time

The story of Harsh

How old are people named Harsh?

Harsh year by year

Frequently asked questions

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