Harwell
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #3,139 in 1926
0 babies were named Harwell in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1916–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- HistoryHarwell first shows up in US birth records in 1916, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 109 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1926, when it reached #3,139.
About the name Harwell
Harwell is a boy name of English origin. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with H and ending in “-ell”. US birth records list Harwell for boys from 1916 to 1928, in 7 of those 13 years. Its best year was 1926, when it ranked #3,139 among boy names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 1928, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 5.3 | 187,793 boys |
| 1920s | 2.6 | 386,266 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 Harwell
What is the origin of the name Harwell?
Harwell has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Harwell a boy or girl name?
Harwell is a boy name.
How popular is the name Harwell?
Harwell is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1928. It peaked at #3,139 in 1926.