180,751births recorded
17Countries
2Variants
2017Peak · South Australia
#15Victoria (AU) 2025
Harvey is a boy name family recorded 180,751 times in 17 countries since 1880. It ranks highest today in Victoria (AU) (#15 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in South Australia in 2017, at 677.1 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
Which form wins where
Births per 100,000 newborns for each form, in the selected country.
Rank in countries that publish top lists only
All forms of Harvey
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey | English | 128,792 | 🇺🇸 United States | #251 | 1880 | ▲ 122 % |
| Harvey | English | 36,020 | 🏴 England & Wales | #138 | 2005 | ▼ 62 % |
| Harvey | English | 4,938 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | #213 | 1920 | ▲ 115 % |
| Harvey | English | 3,094 | 🇦🇺 Victoria (AU) | #15 | 2019 | – |
| Harvey | English | 2,244 | 🇦🇺 New South Wales | #28 | 2017 | – |
| Harvey | English | 1,288 | 🏴 Scotland | #174 | 2009 | ▼ 54 % |
| Harve | English | 554 | 🇺🇸 United States | – | 1882 | – |
How we grouped these names
- Harvey ↔ Harve — Wikidata “said to be the same as”
Questions about Harvey
How popular is the name Harvey?
In 2025 it ranked #15 in Victoria (AU). Official registers record 180,751 births across 17 countries.
What is Harvey in other languages?
Harve (English).
When was Harvey most popular?
It peaked in South Australia in 2017, at 677.1 births per 100,000.
Is Harvey a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Harvey is a boy name.