Harold
Male name · ↓ Falling
298,456
Total Births
1920
Peak Year
#922
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Harold
Harold is a male name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1920s with significant usage. Approximately 298,456 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 4,292 births |
| 1890s | 16,053 births |
| 1900s | 28,207 births |
| 1910s | 52,245 births |
| 1920s | 64,404 births |
| 1930s | 43,611 births |
| 1940s | 34,317 births |
| 1950s | 25,325 births |
| 1960s | 14,601 births |
| 1970s | 7,008 births |
| 1980s | 3,572 births |
| 1990s | 2,138 births |
| 2000s | 1,330 births |
| 2010s | 1,008 births |
| 2020s | 345 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Harold?
Harold has been given to 298,456 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1920 with 6,937 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #922.
Is Harold a boy or girl name?
Harold is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Harold most popular?
Harold was most popular in 1920, when 6,937 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Harold?
Harold first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).