How old is someone named Harris?
The average Harris is 36 years old.
Half of all living Harrises are between 12 and 60. The average sits between a large young group and an older one, so many Harrises are much younger than 36.
When was Harris popular?
Great-grandmother name, or brand-new favorite? Both. Harris peaked around 1916, fell out of fashion, and is popular again today.
Popular names of 1921 · The most popular names of the 1920s →
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 270 | 0 |
| 1910s | 1,451 | 0 |
| 1920s | 2,232 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 1,629 | 190 |
| 1940s | 1,668 | 710 |
| 1950s | 1,362 | 890 |
| 1960s | 794 | 640 |
| 1970s | 649 | 580 |
| 1980s | 744 | 700 |
| 1990s | 1,167 | 1,100 |
| 2000s | 1,373 | 1,400 |
| 2010s | 1,775 | 1,800 |
| 2020s | 1,129 | 1,100 |
How many Harrises are still alive?
About 9,100 Harrises are alive in the US today. That's 55% of the roughly 17,000 babies named Harris since 1880.
Roughly half of all Harrises ever born are still living.
What generation is the name Harris?
About one in four living Harrises are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Is Harris an old name?
Somewhat. Harris is older than 60 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Harris will be 35 in 2056, about the same as today.
Is Harris a boy or girl name?
Mostly boys: 98.1% of living Harrises are men.
Names the same age as Harris
NAME TWIN
Harris's name twin is Cecilia. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Cecilia's age curve is the closest match to Harris's: 93% alike.
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Questions about the name Harris
How old is the average Harris?
The average Harris in the US is 36 years old. The median is 29, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Harris?
About 9,100 Harrises are alive in the US today, out of roughly 17,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Harris most popular?
In 1921, when about 250 baby boys were named Harris.
Is Harris a Gen Alpha name?
Partly. Gen Alpha are the largest group, about 28% of living Harrises, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this