Harman
Meaningsoldier · English form of Herman
- US rank
- #8,243
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #720 in 1883
9 babies were named Harman in the US in 2025. It has dropped 176 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1880–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Harman you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 188,679 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Harman, 9 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Harman would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryHarman has been in use since at least 1880, the first year US birth records were kept. That's 145 years of Harmans, and counting.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1883, when it ranked #720. Today it's #8,243, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendHarman has slipped 176 places over the last five years and now sits at #8,243. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningHarman is an English form of Herman, which means “soldier”. Our records link it to English and Latin roots.
About the name Harman
Harman is a boy name of English and Latin origin meaning “soldier”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with H and ending in “-man”. US birth records list Harman for boys from 1880 to 2025, in 89 of those 146 years. Its best year was 1883, when it ranked #720 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #8,243, with 9 babies.
Origin:English namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 18 | 55,679 boys |
| 1890s | 9.2 | 109,170 boys |
| 1910s | 16 | 63,371 boys |
| 1920s | 12 | 83,333 boys |
| 1930s | 9.5 | 105,485 boys |
| 1940s | 3.2 | 312,500 boys |
| 1950s | 2.5 | 408,163 boys |
| 1960s | 1.1 | 884,956 boys |
| 1980s | 0.6 | 1,785,714 boys |
| 1990s | 6.7 | 149,477 boys |
| 2000s | 12 | 82,850 boys |
| 2010s | 7.5 | 132,802 boys |
| 2020s | 4.6 | 215,827 boys |
More English boy names
- 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
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Harman
What does the name Harman mean?
Harman means “soldier” in English, as a form of Herman.
What is the origin of the name Harman?
Harman has English, Latin roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Harman a boy or girl name?
Harman is a boy name.
How popular is the name Harman?
Harman ranked #8,243 for US boys in 2025, given to 9 babies. Its best year was 1883 (#720).