Hart
Meaningstag · English
- US rank
- #2,390
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #917 in 1888
57 babies were named Hart in the US in 2025. It has climbed 635 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1888–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Hart you might not know, from US birth records and Wikipedia. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
Famous Hart
Hart Crane
American writer (1899–1932)
Choose Hart and your child shares a first name with Hart Crane, an American writer. A ready-made answer when someone asks “Hart, like who?” Hart Crane's Wikipedia article is available in 42 languages, a good sign of just how widely known they are.
Read about Hart Crane on Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)- How commonAbout 1 in every 29,940 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Hart, 57 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Hart would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryHart first shows up in US birth records in 1888, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 137 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1888, when it reached #917.
- Then vs nowHart is 4.4× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 131,579 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 29,940.
- TrendHart has climbed 635 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #2,390. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedHart is most popular in Colorado, where it ranks #756. It's in the top 1,000 in 1 state.
- Boy or girlHart is given to both boys and girls: 86% of the 66 babies named Hart in 2025 were boys. That makes it one of the names that truly works for either.
- MeaningIn English, Hart means “stag”.
About the name Hart
Hart is a gender-neutral name of English origin meaning “stag”. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, starting with H and ending in “-art”. US birth records list Hart for boys from 1888 to 2025, in 102 of those 138 years. Its best year was 1888, when it ranked #917 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #2,390, with 57 babies. Of the 66 US babies named Hart in 2025, 14% were girls and 86% were boys.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.3 | 750,000 girls |
| 2010s | 1.9 | 523,560 girls |
| 2020s | 4.9 | 202,703 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 25 | 40,323 boys |
| 1900s | 4.7 | 212,766 boys |
| 1910s | 8.2 | 122,699 boys |
| 1920s | 6.6 | 151,057 boys |
| 1930s | 7.7 | 130,548 boys |
| 1940s | 2.8 | 350,877 boys |
| 1950s | 3.3 | 304,878 boys |
| 1960s | 2.6 | 390,625 boys |
| 1970s | 2.3 | 434,783 boys |
| 1980s | 4.8 | 208,768 boys |
| 1990s | 5.3 | 188,324 boys |
| 2000s | 5.9 | 169,492 boys |
| 2010s | 11 | 88,261 boys |
| 2020s | 26 | 37,951 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 Hart
What does the name Hart mean?
Hart means “stag” in English.
What is the origin of the name Hart?
Hart has English roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Oliver.
Is Hart a boy or girl name?
Both. Hart is used for boys and girls: in 2025, 14% of US babies named Hart were girls.
How popular is the name Hart?
Hart ranked #2,390 for US boys in 2025, given to 57 babies. Its best year was 1888 (#917).