Harvey
Boy name · 1,308 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Harvey: 1,308 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 84 births in 2009.
Of Old Breton origin from *Haerviu*, meaning "battle worthy" or "blazing in battle," Harvey arrived in English-speaking lands via the Norman French Hervé. The name gained modern prominence through Harvey Milk, the pioneering American gay rights activist and politician, and Oscar-nominated actor Harvey Keitel. Several towns across the United States bear the name, most notably Harvey, Illinois, though these are generally named for individuals rather than the root meaning. A charming cultural twist comes from the 1950 play *Harvey*, about a man whose best friend is an invisible six-foot rabbit, giving the name a gentle, whimsical association alongside its warrior origins. Variant spellings like Hervey appear occasionally, but Harvey remains the standard form.
Boy 38 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 200984 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #17424 babies
- Total births
- 1,308since 1974
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 42%vs prior 5y