Harriet name meaning, origin and popularity

Meaning, origin, similar names and Australian ranking history.

The name Harriet

Story and style

Harriet is a distinctive name for girls.

For parents, Harriet 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 rank66th in 2020
Listed years11/18 years
TrendMixed
First listed2013
Length7 letters
Latest rank83rd in 2025

More about Harriet

Background notes

Names similar to Harriet

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Hannah Harper Hazel Elizabeth Hailey Hayley

Harriet ranking history in Australia

Published national top-100 ranking by year

Harriet was most recently listed at 83rd in 2025, and appeared in the Australian top 100 in 11 of 18 years we currently cover.

YearRank
202583rd
2024Not in top 100
202387th
202272nd
202171st
202066th
201977th
201869th
201767th
201685th
201590th
2014Not in top 100
201375th
2012Not in top 100
2011Not in top 100
2010Not in top 100
2009Not in top 100
2008Not in top 100