Harriett

Harriett is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 8 girls in the United States.

Harriett at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Harriett

Harriett belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Harriett first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #156 in 1880, and in 2024 8 babies received the name — 21,604 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Harriett in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#156 in 1880
Peak year
1920
Babies named Harriett in 2024
8
Total since 1880
21,604

Harriett in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#526 in 2017
Babies named Harriett in 2025
37
Total since 1996
1,372

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Harriett mean?

The meaning of Harriett is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Harriett a boy or girl name?

Harriett is a girl name. In 2024, 8 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Harriett?

Harriett comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Harriett?

Harriett first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #156 in 1880, and 8 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].