Harvie
Harvie is a boy's name of French origin.
Meaning
Battle worthy or eager for battle.
Origin and history
Harvie is a traditional English spelling variant of Harvey, derived from the Old Breton name Hervé. Historically brought to Britain by the Normans, it combines elements meaning battle and worthy. In the United States, Harvie has been used steadily since the late 19th century, though it remains a rare alternative to the standard Harvey.
Popularity in the United States
1,646 babies in the United States have been named Harvie since 1880. It ranks #3121 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1909.
States where it is most popular
- AL (29.2 %)
- TX (23.2 %)
- NC (17.1 %)
- AR (8.8 %)
- VA (5.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 21 |
| 1890-1900 | 42 |
| 1900-1910 | 59 |
| 1910-1920 | 260 |
| 1920-1930 | 455 |
| 1930-1940 | 320 |
| 1940-1950 | 234 |
| 1950-1960 | 136 |
| 1960-1970 | 67 |
| 1970-1980 | 29 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 5 |
| 2020-2029 | 18 |
Famous people named Harvie
- Harvie Ward: Golfer
Nicknames
Harv
Fun facts
- The name stems from the ancient Celtic Breton elements 'haer' (battle) and 'uuie' (worthy).
- The Normans introduced the name to England in 1066 as Hervé, which evolved into Harvey and Harvie.