Harvey, of Germanic origin, means 'battle worthy'. It was introduced to England by Norman invaders in the 11th century and has since been popular in English-speaking countries. The name Harvey is often associated with the famous rabbit character from James Bond films and the popular TV series, 'Harvey Girls Forever'.
The name Harvey appears to have had periods of popularity and decline over the past century. The highest number of births recorded was 30 in 1926, while some years saw as few as 5 births (most recently in 2014). The total number of Harvey births between 1897 and 2023 is 822.