Hervey Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Hervey is an Old French name meaning battle warrior, evolved through historical forms such as Hervei and Hervé. It has roots in terms denoting army and battle. While it lacks biblical relevance, it gained popularity in medieval times and is viewed as a classic name today. Variants include Harvey and Herve, and it is associated with several notable individuals.
The name Hervey is most popular in Massachusetts, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Hervey has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South. Across generations, 'Hervey' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1582nd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1802nd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2600th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4771st out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 6860th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 11832nd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 17359th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Hervey' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Hervey"
Pronunciation
/ˈhɑːrvi/
Origin
Old French
Etymology
The name Hervey is derived from the Old French name 'Hervei', which is composed of the elements 'heri', meaning army, and 'wig', meaning battle.
Meaning
battle warrior
Language Evolution
Hervei, Hervey, Hervé
Historical Usage
Hervey gained popularity in medieval France and later spread to England through Norman influence after the Conquest in 1066.
Variants & Derivatives
Hervé, Harvey, Herve
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Hervey is considered a classic name with a historical charm, though it is less commonly used than its variant Harvey.
Famous People
Hervey Allen, an American novelist and poet, Hervey Wilbur, an American politician, Hervey Bay, a coastal city in Queensland, Australia is named after Captain James Hervey.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Hervey"
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 "Hervey"
"Hervey" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1582nd of 7545 | 355 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1802nd of 6773 | 292 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2600th of 7552 | 189 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 4771st of 10718 | 74 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 6860th of 16616 | 81 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 11832nd of 24088 | 59 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 17359th of 23106 | 17 |
Regional Popularity of "Hervey" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
74.79% 1059th/1416 |
67.37% 929th/1379 |
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| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
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78.86% 1227th/1556 |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
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54.91% 2852nd/5194 |
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| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
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48.13% 3520th/7313 |
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| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
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Regional Popularity of "Hervey" 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) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Hervey"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Hervey" 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.