Harold
girl nameHarold entered the US charts in 1893, peaked at #706 in 1929, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1893–2025
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rank today
#706
peak (1929)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1316 |
| 1900s | #1511 |
| 1910s | #1096 |
| 1920s | #821 |
| 1930s | #1140 |
| 1940s | #1675 |
| 1950s | #2324 |
| 1960s | #2954 |
| 1970s | #4379 |
| 1980s | #7385 |
| 1990s | #10479 |
| 2000s | #14179 |
Living bearers
About 900 people named Harold are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Harold alive today was born around 1930, making them about 95 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Harold in 2025?
- Harold is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Harold most popular?
- Harold peaked in 1929, reaching #706 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Harold with classmates?
- Harold will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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