Harriot
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About Harriot
Harriot is a feminine name that represents a vintage variation of Harriet, which itself developed as the feminine form of Harry (a medieval English form of Henry). The name ultimately derives from Germanic elements meaning 'home ruler' or 'ruler of the household.' This particular spelling with an 'o' instead of an 'e' gives the name a slightly more antique and distinctive appearance. Harriot was more common in the 18th and 19th centuries but fell out of regular use in the 20th century. The name carries associations with strength and independence, particularly through famous namesakes like the American abolitionist Harriet Tubman, though the 'Harriot' spelling remains the rarer variant, giving it a unique historical charm.
Pronounced HAR-ee-ut.
As of October 2026, Harriot ranked #5628 in US births in 1947 SSA, peaked at #4125 in 1916.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
Harriot on lists
Famous Harriots
- Harriot Kezia Hunt
pioneering American physician
- Harriot Eaton Stanton Blatch
American writer, suffragist and daughter of Elizabeth Cady Stanton
- Harriot Curtis
American champion amateur golfer and skier
- Harriot Beauclerk
Duchess of St Albans aka Harriet Mellon, English stage actress
- Harriot Yorke
Lover of Octavia Hill, a British social reformer and housing advocate