Feminine dossier · first seen 1880
Harriett
Endangered
Down 97.1% from peak
Peak era
1920
Peak births
585
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
Quick answers about Harriett
How many people are named Harriett?
An estimated 3,886 living Americans are named Harriett.
How rare is Harriett?
Harriett is very rare among babies today, with 17 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 97.1% from its 1920 peak.
How old is the typical Harriett?
The median age of a living American named Harriett is approximately 71 years, with most bearers falling between 61 and 79 years old.
Is Harriett still popular?
No. Harriett is endangered as a baby name, down 97.1% from its 1920 peak with 17 births in 2025.
Where is Harriett most common?
Harriett has its strongest geographic signal in South Carolina, where it appears 9.2× more often than the national baseline.
1880Peak 19202025
Peak year
1920
Decline from peak
97.1%
2025
17
All-time
21,621