Hartwell
Meaningstag's spring · English
- US rank
- #9,714
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #653 in 1881
7 babies were named Hartwell in the US in 2025. It has climbed 891 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1881–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Hartwell you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 243,902 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Hartwell, 7 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Hartwell would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryHartwell first shows up in US birth records in 1881, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 144 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1881, when it ranked #653. Today it's #9,714, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendHartwell has climbed 891 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #9,714. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn English, Hartwell means “stag's spring”.
About the name Hartwell
Hartwell is a boy name of Old English origin meaning “stag's spring”. It has 8 letters and 2 syllables, starting with H and ending in “-ell”. US birth records list Hartwell for boys from 1881 to 2025, in 60 of those 145 years. Its best year was 1881, when it ranked #653 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #9,714, with 7 babies.
Origin:Old English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 15 | 65,838 boys |
| 1890s | 9.2 | 108,696 boys |
| 1910s | 23 | 44,326 boys |
| 1920s | 13 | 75,301 boys |
| 1930s | 13 | 79,681 boys |
| 1940s | 7.1 | 140,056 boys |
| 1950s | 2.6 | 383,142 boys |
| 1960s | 1.6 | 632,911 boys |
| 2010s | 0.3 | 3,030,303 boys |
| 2020s | 2.0 | 491,803 boys |
More Old English boy names
- Unisex name: Tate · cheerful
- Unisex name: Ashton · ash tree town
- Boy name: Oscar · deer lover
- Unisex name: Lane · narrow path
- Unisex name: Quinn · descendant of Conn
- Unisex name: Morgan · possibly sea circle
- Unisex name: Hollis · dweller by the holly trees
- Unisex name: London · from London, England
Questions about the name Hartwell
What does the name Hartwell mean?
Hartwell means “stag's spring” in English.
What is the origin of the name Hartwell?
Hartwell has Old English roots in our records. Other Old English names include Tate, Ashton, Oscar.
Is Hartwell a boy or girl name?
Hartwell is a boy name.
How popular is the name Hartwell?
Hartwell ranked #9,714 for US boys in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 1881 (#653).