Harriette
Meaning
“The French feminine form of Harriet/Henriette, from Henry, Germanic heim+ric, home ruler.”
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Harriette peaked in the 1890s and the 1930s in nearly equal measure.
When you meet Harriette
People given the name Harriette in the United States span the generations: the middle half were born anywhere from 1940 to 1969. Age is the one thing the name won't tell you.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Harriette deep dive
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