Hart

Hart - A very unique male name

Hart appeared on the charts for the first time in 1983 on position #2362. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Hart and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Hart? 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 Hart. The baby boy name Hart was given to 13 baby boys in 2025, ranking #2844 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 112,791 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Hart peaked in popularity 43 years ago in 1983 on position 2362.

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Hart is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Hart is currently topping the baby name charts in Colorado at position #801 - and is the least popular in California at position #2,065.

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 Hart is where you live.

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Hart origin and meaning

Germanic, via an English surname and word

A stag; brave, strong

Hart is the old English word for a stag, from Old English heorot, and also a long-established surname. As a first name it has a history stretching back decades at very low numbers, with a small recent rise peaking in 2022. Its feel is both animal and heartfelt, though the word itself means the deer, not the organ.

Attested etymology

Hart is a 4 letter name with 1 syllables.

To see famous people named Hart, pop culture references for the name Hart and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Hart

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

Howard / Hayward / Hardy / Heyward / Harout / Horatio / Harut / Hardie / Haruto / Hriday /

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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.

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Even more about Hart

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 Hart 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 Hart?

1 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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Pronunciation

HART · /hɑːrt/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Hartley — A related surname name; a separate established name.

Famous bearers

• Hart Crane — American poet, born Harold Hart Crane and published under the name Hart Crane (1899–1932) Historical

Style

Word nameSurnameNature

Why parents choose it

A one-syllable name that feels both strong and tender — a stag name with a heart sound.

Worth knowing

• It will be assumed to mean the heart organ; the word actually means a stag.