Boy · #6,443 in 2026

Harald

Name: Popularity of the name Harald in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Harald, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#6,443

Peak Rank

#1,534 (1925)

Total Babies

793

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1913

First Year

2024

Last Year

1925

Peak Year

#1534

Peak Rank

793

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Harald

Harald first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1913, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1925, when 24 Haralds were born — ranking #1,534 that year. As of 2026, Harald ranks #6,443 for baby boys with 13 births, with steady use. In total, more than 793 Haralds have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Harald

Phonetically similar names — useful when Harald is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Herald
Harold
Herold
Harrold
Hareld
Harle
Horrid
Hurrell
Horal
Horrell
Howald
Wereld

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Harald

What does the name Harald mean?

Harald is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1913. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Harald in 2026?

In 2026, Harald ranks #6,443 among boys' names in the U.S., with 13 babies given the name that year.

When was Harald most popular?

Harald reached its peak popularity in 1925, ranking #1,534 that year with 24 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Harald most popular?

Harald has historically been most popular in New Jersey, New York, Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Harald.

Is Harald a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Harald is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Harald?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Harald include Wilferd, Niel, Renardo. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Harald

Harald is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1913 and has accumulated 793 births in the dataset. Harald's peak popularity came in 1925 when it ranked #1,534. Use the chart and map above to compare Harald's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.