Harald
3 countries#5861 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Harald was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
811 births recorded 1913–2025 · currently #5861 · peaked in 1925 with 24 births
Most common in: New York, New Jersey, Texas
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
315 births recorded 1902–2022 · currently #3048 · peaked in 1944 with 12 births
Most common in: Moselle, Bas-Rhin, Manche, Haut-Rhin
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
15 births recorded 1997–2021 · currently #4789 · peaked in 1997 with 3 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
15 births recorded 1997–2021 · peaked in 1997 with 3 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Harald’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 1964 | #2854 | — |
| 1965 | #2617 | ↑237 |
| 1966 | #2216 | ↑401 |
| 1967 | #2242 | ↓26 |
| 1968 | #1650 | ↑592 |
| 1969 | #3062 | ↓1412 |
| 1970 | #2739 | ↑323 |
| 1978 | #5772 | ↓3033 |
| 1980 | #6250 | ↓478 |
| 1981 | #5468 | ↑782 |
| 1987 | #6951 | ↓1483 |
| 1997 | #9265 | ↓2314 |
| 2014 | #12108 | ↓2843 |
| 2016 | #10744 | ↑1364 |
| 2017 | #9696 | ↑1048 |
| 2018 | #9670 | ↑26 |
| 2022 | #8300 | ↑1370 |
| 2023 | #8921 | ↓621 |
| 2024 | #6469 | ↑2452 |
| 2025 | #5861 | ↑608 |
Frequently asked questions about Harald
Is Harald a popular name?
Yes — Harald currently ranks #5861 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Harald more common for boys or girls?
Harald is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Harald most popular?
Harald peaked in 1925 in United States, with 24 recorded births that year.
Is Harald rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Harald’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #2496 in 1913 to #5861 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Harald?
At least 1,141 babies have been recorded with the name Harald across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Harald popular in more than one country?
Yes — Harald appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, France, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Harald?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Harald include Godwin, Harlowe, Harmon.
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