Hervey
Hervey is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Battle-worthy, eager for battle, or bright in war.
Origin and history
Hervey is an archaic English name of Germanic and Celtic origins, brought to Britain via the Norman Conquest. Derived from elements meaning battle-worthy or bright in battle, it served as the historical source for the modern surname and given name Harvey. Today, Hervey is extremely rare as a given name in the United States, having largely been eclipsed by Harvey.
Popularity in the United States
1,125 babies in the United States have been named Hervey since 1880. It ranks #3567 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TX (47.5 %)
- MA (40 %)
- IN (12.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 29 |
| 1890-1900 | 29 |
| 1900-1910 | 5 |
| 1910-1920 | 170 |
| 1920-1930 | 228 |
| 1930-1940 | 159 |
| 1940-1950 | 149 |
| 1950-1960 | 91 |
| 1960-1970 | 63 |
| 1970-1980 | 39 |
| 1980-1990 | 53 |
| 1990-2000 | 46 |
| 2000-2010 | 47 |
| 2010-2019 | 17 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Hervey
- Hervey Allen: Author, Novelist
- Hervey Cleckley: Psychiatrist, Author
Fun facts
- The name was introduced to England by the Normans in the form Herveu and eventually morphed into Harvey.
- Hervey served as a prominent family name in Britain, notably held by the Marquess of Bristol family line.