All about the name HAPPY

Meaning, origin, history.

Happy is an uncommon yet expressive first name, originating from the English word for the emotion it denotes. Derived from the Old Norse 'happi,' meaning fortunate or prosperous, this moniker signifies joy and contentment. The name Happy is unisex but has been more commonly used for females in recent years.

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Popularity of the name HAPPY since 1880.

Number of births per year since 1880.

"Name popularity fluctuates greatly over time, with Happy seeing its highest birth years around the late 1930s and again in recent decades."