Hart

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Pronounced HART /ˈhɑːrt/High

Meaning: From the English word and surname Hart, 'a stag; adult male deer,' also an occupational/topographic surname. A crisp word-name, often unisex; used here for a girl, which we note.Medium

In 30 seconds: A crisp one-beat word-name: Hart means 'a stag; deer' (said 'HART'). Often unisex — we note it.

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MeaningFrom the English word and surname Hart, 'a stag; adult male deer,' also an occupational/topographic surname. A crisp word-name, often unisex; used here for a girl, which we note.

U.S. rank (2024)#12596 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 79

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Hart is an English word and surname, 'a stag; adult male deer.' It reads as a crisp, nature-tinged word-name — spare and strong. As a girl's name it is rare and often unisex, which we note (said 'HART').

For girls it appears only rarely in the U.S., beside unisex and surname use. Rare, word-name, and crisp.

Did you know? Hart is an old English word for a stag — a full-grown male deer — and a surname to match. Spare and strong, it reads unisex and turns up for girls, which we note (said 'HART').

Overall data confidence 55%

References — Hart — English word/surname 'a stag'; cross-sex/unisex

Variations

HarteHeartHarrt

Nicknames

HartieHar

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hart mean?

Hart is an English word and surname for 'a stag; adult male deer.'

How do you pronounce Hart?

It's said HART /ˈhɑːrt/ — one syllable.

Is Hart a boy or girl name?

Hart is used for both; it often reads unisex — we note it.

How popular is Hart?

Hart is rare for girls in the U.S.