How Many People Are Named Harsh?
Complete statistics for the name Harsh: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Harsh is a very rare male name, with only 653 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 505,716 Americans. It peaked in popularity in 2004 with 46 births, but its modern feel remains strong as most people named Harsh are under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 symbolizes compassion, empathy, and humanitarianism.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 22All 665 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2004Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Harsh Through the Generations
Harsh has seen a steady decline since its peak in 2004, reflecting its status as a relatively modern name. With 531 individuals under 30 years old, it's clear that Harsh is predominantly embraced by younger generations. The average age of 22 further underscores its contemporary appeal, indicating that it's likely to continue being a name associated with youth and new beginnings.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Harsh
Harsh is a given name. Notable people with the name include:Harsh Chhaya, Indian actor Harsh Chitale, Indian businessman Harsh Gupta, Indian earth scientist and seismologist Harsh Kumar, Indian ophthalmologist Harsh Mahajan, Indian politician Harsh Mahajan (radiologist), Indian radiologist Harsh Mander, Indian civil rights activist Harsh Mankad, Indian tennis player Harsh Mayar, Indian actor Harsh Rajput, Indian actor Harsh Vardhan (disambiguation), various people Harsh Sanghavi, Indian politician…
Full list on Wikipedia →🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Harsh's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Harsh
How Many People Have the Name Harsh?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,051 people in the United States currently share the name Harsh. That works out to roughly 1 in every 108,636 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Harsh a Common or Rare Name?
Harsh is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Harsh Mean?
Harsh means "creative variant of Harsh" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Harsh in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Harsh Most Popular?
The name Harsh reached peak popularity in 2004, with 46 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Harsh?
Approximately 3,051 people named Harsh live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,051. That works out to roughly 1 in 108,636 Americans.
Is Harsh a rare name?
Harsh is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 108,636 Americans has this name.
What does the name Harsh mean?
Harsh means "creative variant of Harsh" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Harsh more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Harsh are male and 0% are female.
When was Harsh most popular?
Harsh peaked in 2004 with 46 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.