Harvie, of Scottish origin, is a unique and captivating given name that has gained popularity over time. It is a variant spelling of Harvey, which itself is derived from the Norman French 'Harvi,' meaning 'battle worthy.' Harvie carries a distinct and charming sound, rolling off the tongue with ease while retaining a touch of uniqueness.
The name Harvie experienced significant fluctuations in popularity over the years, with a notable increase from the late 19th century to the early 20th century. Between 1881 and 1923, there were only 57 births recorded, with the highest year being 1914 with 15 births. However, starting in 1915, there was a marked surge in popularity, reaching its peak in 1922 with 54 births. This trend continued until 1932, after which it began to decline steadily over the next few decades. From 1940 onwards, Harvie became quite rare, with fewer than 20 births recorded each year, and even years with only single-digit numbers of births. The most recent data available shows that in both 2019, 2021, and 2023, there were just 5 births each year, indicating that the name Harvie has become quite uncommon in recent times. In total, over the entire period from 1881 to 2023, there have been 1638 recorded births with the name Harvie.