Happy
Meaninghappy · English
- US rank
- #9,457
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #3,637 in 1975
10 babies were named Happy in the US in 2025. It has climbed 5,631 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1919–2025
US births per million boys, 1912–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Happy you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 161,290 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Happy, 10 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Happy would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryHappy first shows up in US birth records in 1912, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 113 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1975, when it reached #3,637.
- TrendHappy has climbed 5,631 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #9,457. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Boy or girlHappy is given to both boys and girls: 59% of the 17 babies named Happy in 2025 were girls. That makes it one of the names that truly works for either.
- MeaningIn English, Happy means “happy”.
About the name Happy
Happy is a gender-neutral name of English origin meaning “happy”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with H and ending in “-ppy”. US birth records list Happy for girls from 1919 to 2025, in 33 of those 107 years. Its best year was 1975, when it ranked #3,637 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #9,457, with 10 babies. Of the 17 US babies named Happy in 2025, 59% were girls and 41% were boys.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 4.4 | 227,273 girls |
| 1920s | 0.4 | 2,500,000 girls |
| 1940s | 0.3 | 3,448,276 girls |
| 1960s | 2.2 | 456,621 girls |
| 1970s | 6.6 | 151,057 girls |
| 1980s | 0.4 | 2,380,952 girls |
| 2000s | 0.6 | 1,724,138 girls |
| 2010s | 2.4 | 421,941 girls |
| 2020s | 5.7 | 176,471 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 7.3 | 137,457 boys |
| 1920s | 3.5 | 282,486 boys |
| 1930s | 5.5 | 180,505 boys |
| 1940s | 1.6 | 636,943 boys |
| 1950s | 0.7 | 1,388,889 boys |
| 1960s | 1.7 | 581,395 boys |
| 1970s | 1.0 | 980,392 boys |
| 2000s | 0.5 | 1,851,852 boys |
| 2010s | 1.7 | 595,238 boys |
| 2020s | 3.9 | 258,621 boys |
More English names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
Questions about the name Happy
What does the name Happy mean?
Happy means “happy” in English.
What is the origin of the name Happy?
Happy has English roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Oliver.
Is Happy a boy or girl name?
Both. Happy is used for boys and girls: in 2025, 59% of US babies named Happy were girls.
How popular is the name Happy?
Happy ranked #9,457 for US girls in 2025, given to 10 babies. Its best year was 1975 (#3,637).