girl's name
Harriot
HAIR-ee-ut (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 62
Harriot is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1947 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 1998, when 7 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Harriot Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2010s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 16 |
| 2000s | 26 |
| 2010s | 4 |
How Popular Is Harriot?
In 2011, Harriot was given to 4 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Where Harriot Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Harriot
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Harriot Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Harriot over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Harriot
- English HAIR-ee-ut
Sibling Names for Harriot
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Harriot — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Harriot
How popular is the name Harriot?
In 2011, Harriot was given to 4 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Is Harriot a girl's or a boy's name?
Harriot is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Harriot?
Harriot has 3 syllables.
When was Harriot most popular?
Harriot peaked in 1998, when 7 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.