Harmony Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name 'Harmony' has Greek roots, deriving from the word 'harmonia', which signifies unity and balance. It evolved through Latin and Old French before becoming popular in Middle English. The name embodies traits of peace and artistic expression, and while it does not have a biblical background, it holds significant cultural relevance. Popularity surged in the 19th century, and today, it is often associated with positive qualities.
The name Harmony is most popular in Nevada, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Harmony has been falling for female in MidWest, falling for female in Northeast, too rising for female in South, falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been too falling for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Harmony' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 10718th out of 10718 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 21999th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 15315th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 7503rd out of 9107 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 7387th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1202nd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1185th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 402nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 192nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Harmony' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Harmony"
Pronunciation
/ˈhɑːrməni/
Origin
Greek
Etymology
The name 'Harmony' originates from the Greek word 'harmonia', which means 'joint, agreement, concord'. In Greek mythology, Harmonia was the goddess of harmony and concord.
Meaning
unity, agreement, balance
Language Evolution
Latin: Harmonia, Old French: Harmonie, Middle English: Harmonie
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the 19th century, particularly in the context of music and the arts, where harmony symbolizes balance and beauty.
Variants & Derivatives
Harmonie, Harmonia, Armonia
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, the name Harmony is viewed positively, often associated with peace, balance, and artistic expression. It has gained popularity as a feminine name in recent years.
Famous People
Harmony Korine, American filmmaker, Harmony Samuels, British music producer
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Harmony"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Harmony"
"Harmony" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 10718th of 10718 | 5 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 21999th of 24088 | 8 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 15315th of 23106 | 26 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 7503rd of 9107 | 12 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 7387th of 12526 | 43 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1202nd of 19264 | 1,534 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1185th of 27321 | 2,207 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 402nd of 35406 | 12,287 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 192nd of 30306 | 19,000 |
Regional Popularity of "Harmony" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Harmony" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
37.11% 1090th/2937 |
43.76% 1524th/3483 |
43.04% 1514th/3518 |
18.15% 734th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
32.56% 1200th/3685 |
39.62% 1773rd/4475 |
29.55% 1535th/5194 |
14.67% 927th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
8.60% 394th/4582 |
10.01% 517th/5164 |
4.77% 349th/7313 |
6.18% 461st/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
5.27% 210th/3984 |
5.95% 267th/4487 |
2.11% 144th/6822 |
4.88% 306th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Harmony"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Harmony" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.