Harvey name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning, origin, similar names and Australian ranking history.
The name Harvey
Story and style
Harvey is a distinctive name for boys.
For parents, Harvey is easy to imagine in everyday life: simple enough for a child, but still polished enough to grow with them.
At a glance
The quick version
Best rank16th in 2017
Listed years13/18 years
TrendRising
First listed2013
StyleFamiliar, Rising
Length6 letters
More about Harvey
Background notes
What style of name is Harvey?
Harvey feels familiar and rising. It sits naturally beside names like Hamish, Jasper, Joshua and Henry: names that feel related in sound, style or popularity.
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Harvey ranking history in Australia
Published national top-100 ranking by year
Harvey has risen strongly in Australia. Its most recent listed rank was 74th in 2025.
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 74th |
| 2024 | 33rd |
| 2023 | 29th |
| 2022 | 19th |
| 2021 | 19th |
| 2020 | 23rd |
| 2019 | 21st |
| 2018 | 28th |
| 2017 | 16th |
| 2016 | 22nd |
| 2015 | 38th |
| 2014 | 86th |
| 2013 | 91st |
| 2012 | Not in top 100 |
| 2011 | Not in top 100 |
| 2010 | Not in top 100 |
| 2009 | Not in top 100 |
| 2008 | Not in top 100 |