Hargis is an uncommon given name of American origin, derived from the occupational surname which referred to someone who worked as a harvester of hops, a type of vine used for flavoring beer. The name has been sparsely recorded throughout history, with its usage predominantly found in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
The name Hargis experienced fluctuations in popularity during the early to mid-20th century, with the highest number of births recorded in a single year being 10 (in both 1916 and 1920), and the lowest being 5 (appearing frequently throughout the period). The total number of births registered as Hargis over these years was 190.