Hailey
Origin: English Meaning: From the hay clearing Alternative Spellings & Variations: Hayley, Haylie, Haley Famous Namesakes: Actresses Hayley Atwell and Hayley Mills Peak Popularity: Hailey reached its peak on the U.S. popular names list in 2010.
Hakeem
Origin: Arabic Meaning: Wise Famous Namesakes: Former NBA star Hakeem Olajuwon Peak Popularity: Hakeem saw its biggest year in the U.S. 1989.
Hallie
Origin: EnglishMeaning: Praise the LordAlternative Spellings & Variations: HalleFamous Namesakes: Actresses Hallie Todd and Hallie EisenbergPeak Popularity: Hallie was popular in the early 1900s but has seen a resurgence in popularity in recent years.
Hannah
Origin: Hebrew Meaning: Grace Alternative Spellings & Variations: Hanna Famous Namesakes: Actresses Hannah Simone and Hannah Taylor-Gordon Peak Popularity: Hannah was popular in the 1990s and early 2000s in the U.S.
Hans
Origin: ScandinavianMeaning: God is graciousFamous Namesakes: Author Hans Christian Andersen is one of the most well-known people with this name.Peak Popularity: Hans peaked in 1967.
Harley
Origin: EnglishMeaning: From the hares’ woodFamous Namesakes: The musician known as Flume was born Harley Edward Streten.Peak Popularity: Harley was at its most popular in 2017.
Harlow
Origin: EnglishMeaning: From the rocky hillAlternative Spellings & Variations: HarloFamous Namesakes: Harlow is commonly seen as a last name, like with model Winnie Harlow and musician Jack Harlow.Peak Popularity: Harlow continues to gain popularity. Its biggest year so far was 2021.
Harmony
Origin: EnglishMeaning: Musical combination of chordsAlternative Spellings & Variations: HarmoniFamous Namesakes: Director Harmony Korine is a well-known person with this name.Peak Popularity: Harmony is currently a popular name, seeing its biggest growth in the 2010s.
Harper
Origin: English Meaning: Harp player Famous Namesakes: Victoria and David Beckham named their youngest daughter Harper Seven Beckham. Peak Popularity: Harper has been in the top 10 names for baby girls since 2014.
Harry
Origin: EnglishMeaning: Army rulerFamous Namesakes: Famous people named Harry include Prince Harry, singer Harry Styles, and actor Harry Hamlin.Peak Popularity: Harry is an old-fashioned name that was popular in the early 1900s.
Hasan
Origin: ArabicMeaning: HandsomeFamous Namesakes: Comedian Hasan Minhaj is a well-known person with this name.Peak Popularity: Hasan has only appeared on the popular names list for one year—in 1978.
Hattie
Origin: AmericanMeaning: Home rulerFamous Namesakes: Actress and comedian Hattie McDaniel is one of the most famous people with this name.Peak Popularity: Hattie was popular in the early 1900s, though it has seen a burst of popularity in recent years.
Haven
Origin: EnglishMeaning: Safe placePeak Popularity: Haven peaked in 2021 in the U.S.
Hayden
Origin: EnglishMeaning: From the hay downsAlternative Spellings & Variations: HadenFamous Namesakes: Actors Hayden Christensen and Thomas Haden Church.Peak Popularity: Hayden was a popular name in the early 2000s.
Hayes
Origin: EnglishMeaning: Lives by the forestFamous Namesakes: Hayes is commonly a last name, seen on well-known people like former President Rutherford B. Hayes and actor Sean Hayes.Peak Popularity: Hayes reached its top spot in 2021.
Hazel
Origin: EnglishMeaning: The hazel treeFamous Namesakes: Actresses Hazel Court and Hazel DeanPeak Popularity: Hazel was popular in the early 1900s but has become popular again in the 2000s.
Heath
Origin: EnglishMeaning: Land of heather and grassFamous Namesakes: Late actor Heath Ledger is one of the most well-known people with this name.Peak Popularity: Heath was a popular name in the 1970s.
Heather
Origin: EnglishMeaning: Heather plantFamous Namesakes: Heather is a popular name among actresses. It’s shared by Heather Locklear, Heather Morris, and Heather Graham.Peak Popularity: Heather was most popular in the 1970s and 1980s.
Hector
Origin: Greek Meaning: Anchor Famous Namesakes: Composer Hector Berlioz and actor Hector Elizondo Peak Popularity: Hector has upheld its popularity over the last century, seeing its peak in 1990.
Heidi
Origin: German Meaning: Of noble kin Famous Namesakes: Actress Heidi Gardner and reality star Heidi Montag both share this name. Peak Popularity: Heidi was its most popular in the 1970s.
Helen
Origin: GreekMeaning: LightAlternative Spellings & Variations: Helene, HelenaFamous Namesakes: Actresses Helen Hunt and Helen McCroryPeak Popularity: Helen was a very popular name in the early 1900s in the U.S.
Hendricks
Origin: EnglishMeaning: Family of HendrickAlternative Spellings & Variations: HendrixPeak Popularity: Hendricks hasn’t yet made the list of popular baby names, but Hendrix has. It peaked in 2021.
Hennessy
Origin: Irish Meaning: One strength Famous Namesakes: Cardi B’s sister’s name is Hennessy Carolina. Peak Popularity: Hennessy hasn’t yet made the list of popular baby names in the U.S.
Henry
Origin: GermanMeaning: Ruler of the homeAlternative Spellings & Variations: HenriFamous Namesakes: Actors Henry Cavill and Henry FondaPeak Popularity: Henry was a very popular name in the early 1900s and is popular again today.
Hermione
Origin: GreekMeaning: InterpreterFamous Namesakes: One of the main characters of the Harry Potter franchise is named Hermione Granger, and she’s perhaps the most well-known person with this name.Peak Popularity: Hermione hasn’t yet made the list of popular baby names.
Hester
Origin: GreekMeaning: StarPeak Popularity: Hester was a popular name in the early 1900s, peaking in 1901.
Hideki
Origin: Japanese Meaning: Excellence Famous Namesakes: Baseball player Hideki Matsui is one of the more well-known people with this name. Peak Popularity: Hideki has not appeared on the list of popular baby names in the U.S.
Hilary
Origin: GreekMeaning: CheerfulAlternative Spellings & Variations: Hillary, HilarieFamous Namesakes: Actress Hilary Swank and former presidential candidate Hillary Clinton share this name.Peak Popularity: Hilary peaked in 1990 in the U.S.
Hogan
Origin: IrishMeaning: Descendant of the young warriorPeak Popularity: Hogan does not appear in the list of popular U.S. baby names.
Holden
Origin: EnglishMeaning: From the hollow in the valleyPeak Popularity: Holden reached its peak popularity in 2018.
Hollis
Origin: EnglishMeaning: Near the hollyPeak Popularity: Hollis was a popular name in the early 1900s.
Honor
Origin: EnglishMeaning: DignityFamous Namesakes: Actress Jessica Alba named her daughter Honor Marie Warren.Peak Popularity: Honor has not yet appeared in the list of popular baby names.
Howard
Origin: EnglishMeaning: Heart braveAlternative Spellings & Variations: HowieFamous Namesakes: Singer Howie Day and radio personality Howard SternPeak Popularity: Howard was a popular name in 1920.
Hoyt
Origin: EnglishMeaning: StickAlternative Spellings & Variations: HoitPeak Popularity: Hoyt reached peak popularity in 1909.
Hudson
Origin: EnglishMeaning: Son of HuddFamous Namesakes: Hudson is commonly a last name, seen on celebrities like Kate Hudson and Jennifer Hudson.Peak Popularity: Hudson has seen a boom of popularity in recent years, peaking in 2021.
Hyacinth
Origin: GreekMeaning: The flowerPeak Popularity: Hyacinth has not appeared on the list of popular baby names.
