Harbor
Boy name · #3828 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Harbor? In official American birth records, Harbor has been tracked continuously since 2006, giving it 19 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 29 baby boys were named Harbor, placing it at #3828 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #4179, so the name has been rising over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 62,069 boys born in 2025 was named Harbor.
Babies named Harbor per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 19-year story
Harbor first appears in the Social Security records in 2006, when 7 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2018, when 39 boys were named Harbor — good for #2994 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Harbor against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Harbor in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Harbor is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Harbor will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Harbor is most common
State-level data for Harbor is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Harbor
Statistically, parents drawn to Harbor tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Arbor, Sailor, Teodor, Honor, and Sutter.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Harbor | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 29 | #3757 |
| 2024 | 29 | #3793 |
| 2023 | 24 | #4343 |
| 2022 | 25 | #4184 |
| 2021 | 37 | #3180 |
| 2020 | 24 | #4141 |
| 2019 | 32 | #3496 |
| 2018 | 39 | #2994 |
| 2017 | 28 | #3781 |
| 2016 | 27 | #3883 |
| 2015 | 24 | #4179 |
| 2014 | 27 | #3787 |
| 2013 | 15 | #5659 |
| 2012 | 16 | #5482 |
| 2011 | 14 | #5945 |
| 2009 | 11 | #7236 |
| 2008 | 10 | #7698 |
| 2006 | 7 | #9585 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Harbor?
In official American birth records, the name Harbor first appeared in 2006 (over 19 years ago), when 7 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 19 years.
Is Harbor a popular boy name?
Harbor ranked #3828 among boys in 2025 with 29 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #4179.
When was the name Harbor most popular?
Harbor peaked in 2018, when 39 American boys received the name (ranked #2994 that year). Since 2018 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Harbor?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 62,069 newborn American boys was named Harbor. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.