Harriett
Harriett is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Home ruler or ruler of the estate.
Origin and history
Harriett is a feminine given name of Germanic origin, derived from Germanic elements meaning home ruler. It developed as an English feminine form of Harry or Henry. While historically popular in the 19th and early 20th centuries, it is a rare choice in contemporary U.S. birth records.
Popularity in the United States
21,621 babies in the United States have been named Harriett since 1880. It ranks #1013 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2037.
States where it is most popular
- NY (7.8 %)
- IL (7.8 %)
- PA (6.4 %)
- OH (6.4 %)
- GA (6.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 938 |
| 1890-1900 | 1,199 |
| 1900-1910 | 1,226 |
| 1910-1920 | 3,839 |
| 1920-1930 | 4,602 |
| 1930-1940 | 3,038 |
| 1940-1950 | 3,064 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,998 |
| 1960-1970 | 976 |
| 1970-1980 | 289 |
| 1980-1990 | 177 |
| 1990-2000 | 84 |
| 2000-2010 | 38 |
| 2010-2019 | 89 |
| 2020-2029 | 64 |
Famous people named Harriett
- Harriett Woods: Politician, Activist
- Harriett Gilbert: Writer, Broadcaster
Nicknames
Hattie, Etta, Harrie
Fun facts
- Harriett with a double 't' is a classic spelling variant of Harriet.
- The name reached its highest popularity in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.