Harman
Harman is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Army man or warrior.
Origin and history
Harman is a historic name of Germanic origin, derived from elements meaning army and man. It functions both as a traditional given name and a surname. In the United States, it remains a rare and distinctive choice for boys.
Popularity in the United States
1,049 babies in the United States have been named Harman since 1880. It ranks #3636 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1879.
States where it is most popular
- CA (81.4 %)
- NY (14.2 %)
- VA (2.2 %)
- WV (2.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 19 |
| 1890-1900 | 10 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 98 |
| 1920-1930 | 132 |
| 1930-1940 | 100 |
| 1940-1950 | 48 |
| 1950-1960 | 49 |
| 1960-1970 | 21 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 11 |
| 1990-2000 | 129 |
| 2000-2010 | 242 |
| 2010-2019 | 142 |
| 2020-2029 | 48 |
Nicknames
Harm
Fun facts
- The name shares its roots with the classic name Herman, stemming from the elements 'heri' (army) and 'man' (man).
- Harman is more widely recognized as an English and Dutch surname than as a first name in the United States.