How Many People Are Named Harold?
people in the United States are named Harold
1 in 604 people has this name
Popularity Rank
⭐⭐ Common
Population Percentage
Of US population
Peak Year
14,230 births
Trend
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Meaning:
From the Old English name Hereweald, derived from the elements here "army" and weald "power, leader, ruler". The Old Norse cognate Haraldr was also common among Scandinavian settlers in England. This was the name of five kings of Norway and three kings of Denmark. It was also borne by two kings of England, both of whom were from mixed Scandinavian and Anglo-Saxon backgrounds, including Harold II who lost the Battle of Hastings (and was killed in it), which led to the Norman conquest. After the conquest the name died out, but it was eventually revived in the 19th century.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 86.7 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
💡 Fun Facts About "Harold"
- 227 babies were named Harold in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1924
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in New York
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