Harriett
What does Harriett mean and where does it come from?
Harriett is a variant of the name Harriet, which is derived from the French name Henriette, meaning 'ruler of the household' or 'estate ruler'. The name became popular in English-speaking countries in the 19th century. It has been associated with notable figures such as Harriet Beecher Stowe, the Am
What middle names flow best with Harriett?
Harriett works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful
How popular is Harriett right now?
Holding steady — currently #1688 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names
The story of Harriett
Harriett has been a beloved American name for over 144 years, first appearing in Social Security records in 1880. A total of 21,569 babies have received this name. Once ranked #156 in 1880, the name has become less common in recent years, sitting at #1688 in 2023. Harriett is used for both genders: 100% female and 0% male.
Names that peaked alongside Harriett in 1880:
Harriett by decade
Harriett peaked in the 1880s. See all 1880s names →
| Decade | Births | |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 938 | |
| 1890s | 1,198 | |
| 1900s | 1,226 | |
| 1910s | 3,839 | |
| 1920s ★ | 4,602 | |
| 1930s | 3,038 | |
| 1940s | 3,070 | |
| 1950s | 1,998 | |
| 1960s | 976 | |
| 1970s | 289 | |
| 1980s | 177 | |
| 1990s | 84 | |
| 2000s | 38 | |
| 2010s | 89 | |
| 2020s | 7 |
What are good nicknames for Harriett?
What names sound and feel like Harriett?
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