Harrell

Harrell - A very unique male name



  Nov 07,2026      Abigail Adams, Editorial writer   

Harrell at a glance

Harrell is ranked #2483 among boy baby names in 1985, with 5 births in 1985. It peaked in 1939 at #831 and first appeared on the charts in 1916.

Rank in 1985
#2483
Births in 1985
5
Peak year
1939 (#831)
First appeared
1916
Popularity
1 in 345,534 boys
Visitor rating
5.0/5 (1 recent votes)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026

Harrell appeared on the charts for the first time in 1916 on position #959. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Harrell and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Harrell? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Harrell. The baby boy name Harrell was given to 5 baby boys in 1985, ranking #2483 on the national boy baby name top chart.

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With that position 1 in 345,534 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Harrell peaked in popularity 87 years ago in 1939 on position 831.



Famous with this name

Maestro Harrell
Michele Harrell
Trey Harrell


How would you rate Harrell, 1-5?

Rating: 5.0/5 (1 recent votes)


Harrell is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Harrell is currently topping the baby name charts in Florida at position #950 - and is the least popular in Florida at position #950.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Harrell is where you live.


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Harrell origin and meaning

Harrell is a 7 letter name with 2 syllables. We couldn't find any information about what this name means. To see famous people named Harrell, pop culture references for the name Harrell and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Harrell

We've found the following names that sound similar to Harrell, sorted by popularity.

Harley / Harlow / Hurley / Huriel / Harrel / Harlie / Harlee / Hearl / Harl / Harel /

Name statistics


Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)



Chart position per state (visualized)



Chart position per year (table view)


Year Rank
19852483
19782142
19711891
19681665
19651627
19641658
19631407
19621648
19611223
19591031
19581432
19571135
19561658
19551139
19541183
19531111
1952959
19511115
19501217
19491067
1948925
1947950
1946868
1945911
1944991
19431583
19421237
1941872
1940952
1939831
1938970
19371015
19361123
19351075
1934878
1933901
1932904
19311114
19301014
1929945
1928884
1927967
19261067
1925911
1924871
1923965
19221058
1921851
19201056
19191571
19181420
1916959

Chart position per state (table view)


State Rank
Florida950

Even more about Harrell


These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Harrell a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Harrell?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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#
On chart
1939
Peak year
Male


Popularity Score™

Name Harrell
Gender Male
Popularity 1 in 345,534
Letter count 7
Syllable count 2
Year first discovered 1916
1985 births +5

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