What does the name Harriet mean?

The name Harriet means "Home ruler".

What is the origin of the name Harriet?

Harriet is a name of Germanic origin.

In 2023, 208 babies were named Harriet in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Harriet is traditionally used as a girl's name.

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Vintage

Births Last Year: 208 →

All-Time Total: 77,936

Peak Year: 1921

Harriet is of English origin and is derived from the name Henrietta, which itself is the feminine form of Henry.

Harriet Tubman - Underground Railroad conductor and abolitionist.
Harriet Beecher Stowe - Author of "Uncle Tom's Cabin."
Harriet Quimby - First licensed female pilot in the U.S.
Harriet Andersson - Swedish actress known for Bergman films.
Harriet Walter - British actress and Shakespearean performer.
Harriet Lane - Niece of President James Buchanan, influential First Lady.
Harriet Martineau - Influential British writer and social theorist.
Harriet Smithson - Irish actress, inspiration for Berlioz's "Symphonie fantastique."
Harriet Harman - British politician, former Deputy Leader of Labour Party.
Harriet Miers - Former White House Counsel under President George W. Bush.

Girl names closely related to Harriet

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Boy names closely related to Harriet

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Names with similar meaning to Harriet

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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