Harold
Peaked at #12 nationally in 1915, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Harold has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Harold — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#707
in 1929
Last ranked
#14813
in 2004
Years tracked
94
1893–2004
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1893, Harold reached its peak popularity for girls in 1929, ranking #707 nationally with 98 babies given the name that year.
Harold hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 2004, when it stood at #14813.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | #14,813 | 6 |
| 1992 | #10,885 | 7 |
| 1989 | #11,331 | 6 |
| 1988 | #7,935 | 9 |
| 1987 | #8,257 | 8 |
| 1986 | #7,332 | 9 |
| 1985 | #5,780 | 12 |
| 1984 | #10,995 | 5 |
Harold — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#12
in 1915
Current rank
#988
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Harold reached its peak popularity for boys in 1915, ranking #12 nationally with 10,444 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #830 (2014) to #988 (2024) — a 16% drop.
As of 2024, Harold ranks #988 nationally for boys, with 227 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #988 | 227 |
| 2023 | #921 | 250 |
| 2022 | #925 | 250 |
| 2021 | #956 | 235 |
| 2020 | #932 | 238 |
| 2019 | #815 | 279 |
| 2018 | #797 | 284 |
| 2017 | #800 | 286 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Harold most popular?
Harold was most popular in 1915, when it ranked #12 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Harold becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Harold?
At least 554,046 babies have been recorded with the name Harold in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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