How Many People Are Named Hart?

Complete statistics for the name Hart: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Hart
Uncommon
Old English

Hart means 'stag' in Old English, giving it a regal feel. Only 955 people named Hart live in the US today, making up just 1 in 345,714 Americans. The name peaked in 2022 with 62 births, showing it's still gaining popularity.

~131,550
Living in US
1 in 2,520
Americans
2022
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Stag
🌐
Origin
Old English
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 2
Personality Traits
Determined Strong
2
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 2 are known for their diplomatic nature and ability to mediate conflicts.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

4,402
Worldwide Bearers
#103,964
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
1,926
🇳🇬 Nigeria
732
🇨🇦 Canada
414
🇪🇬 Egypt
347
🇮🇩 Indonesia
320
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
233
🇵🇭 Philippines
136
🇳🇱 Netherlands
33
🇦🇺 Australia
32
🇮🇳 India
23

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
876 (92%)
♀ Female
78 (8%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 40
649
Would be under 30 (53%)
217
Would be 30–60 (18%)
366
Would be over 60 (30%)

All 1,232 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: 2022

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
89
Classic Feel
23
Modern Appeal
97
International
93

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Hart Through the Generations

Hart has seen a steady rise in popularity, especially among younger generations. With 649 under-30s, it's clear that many parents are choosing this name for its modern appeal. As of now, 217 people named Hart fall between the ages of 30 and 60, while 366 are over 60, indicating a growing trend towards this name across different age groups.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 50
Texas 14
New York 7
Florida 5
Virginia 5

⭐ Famous People Named Hart

Hart is a given name. Notable people with the name include:Hart Bochner, Canadian actor, screenwriter, director, and producer Hart Crane (1899–1932), American poet Hart Pease Danks (1834–1903), American musician Hart D. Fisher, American author and writer Hart Hanson, Canadian writer and producer Hart Pomerantz, 20th-century Canadian lawyer and television personality…

Full list on Wikipedia →

✨ Similar Names to Hart

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Hart's Old English roots

📄 About the Name Hart

How Many People Have the Name Hart?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 131,550 people in the United States currently share the name Hart. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,520 Americans, placing it in the Uncommon category.

Is Hart a Common or Rare Name?

Hart is classified as Uncommon. 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 Hart Mean?

Hart means "stag" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Hart in SSA data, approximately 92% are male and 8% are female.

When Was Hart Most Popular?

The name Hart reached peak popularity in 2022, with 62 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 Hart?

Approximately 131,550 people named Hart live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 131,550. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,520 Americans.

Is Hart a rare name?

Hart is classified as Uncommon in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,520 Americans has this name.

What does the name Hart mean?

Hart means "stag" and comes from Old English origins.

Is Hart more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 92% of people named Hart are male and 8% are female.

When was Hart most popular?

Hart peaked in 2022 with 62 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US131,550
All-Time Births131,550
1 in X1 in 2,520
RarityUncommon
GenderMale
Avg Age40
Peak Year2022
World Rank#103,964
Male %92%
Female %8%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.