Boy · #3,518 in 2026

Hareld

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

Current Rank

#3,518

Peak Rank

#3,869 (1921)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1921

First Year

1937

Last Year

1921

Peak Year

#3869

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Hareld

The earliest SSA record of Hareld as a baby boy name dates back to 1921, when 6 babies received it. 1921 was its biggest year on record, with 6 newborns named Hareld — #3,869 in the national rankings. The 1920s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 55% of all recorded Harelds. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 1937 (5 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 11 Harelds have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Hareld

Phonetically similar names — useful when Hareld 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
Harald
Herold
Harrold
Harrel
Harrill
Harral
Barreled
Wereld
Horrid
Herod

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Hareld

What does the name Hareld mean?

Hareld is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1921. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Hareld in 2026?

In 2026, Hareld ranks #3,518 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Hareld most popular?

Hareld reached its peak popularity in 1921, ranking #3,869 that year with 6 babies given the name.

Is Hareld a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Hareld?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Hareld include Erna, Birney, Boise. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Hareld

Hareld is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1921 and has accumulated 11 births in the dataset. Hareld's peak popularity came in 1921 when it ranked #3,869. Use the chart and map above to compare Hareld'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.