Hartwell
Hartwell is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Spring or stream of the harts (stags).
Origin and history
Hartwell originated as an English surname derived from a place name meaning 'spring or stream of the stags'. Historically used as a transferred surname, it remains a rare and traditional masculine choice in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
652 babies in the United States have been named Hartwell since 1880. It ranks #4024 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1906.
States where it is most popular
- MI (100 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 14 |
| 1890-1900 | 10 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 140 |
| 1920-1930 | 146 |
| 1930-1940 | 132 |
| 1940-1950 | 100 |
| 1950-1960 | 52 |
| 1960-1970 | 31 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 6 |
| 2020-2029 | 21 |
Nicknames
Hart
Fun facts
- The name originally denoted various places in England named for stags gathering near a spring.
- Like many traditional surname-names, Hartwell transitioned into use as a first name in English-speaking regions.