Harriet
Meaning: Army and warrior — strength in unity, fierce in battle
Origin: Germanic
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #263
Total births: 1,236
History: Harriet surged in the 2010s as vintage names stormed back. The name carries literary and feminist weight. Harriet represents Australian parents choosing names with historical substance.
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Look at the data
Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (2025) | #91 |
| Babies named Harriet in 2025 | 78 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 1,236 |
| Peak year | 2021 (119 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #62 |
| Years in records | 2013–2025 (13 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 29 spots |
Frequently asked about Harriet
What does the name Harriet mean?
Harriet means “Army and warrior — strength in unity, fierce in battle” from Germanic roots.
What is the origin of the name Harriet?
Harriet has Germanic origin. The traditional meaning is “Army and warrior — strength in unity, fierce in battle”.
How popular is Harriet in Australia?
Harriet ranked #91 in Australia in 2025 — given to 78 babies that year.
When was Harriet most popular?
Harriet peaked in 2021 with 119 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Harriet a boy or girl name?
Harriet is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Harriets in registered births are female.
Is the name Harriet rising or falling in popularity?
Harriet has fallen 29 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #62 in 2020 to #91 in 2025.
How long has Harriet been recorded in Australia?
Harriet appears in birth records in Australia across 13 years — from 2013 through 2025.