Harold
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Army Ruler; Leader
Background: The name Harold originates from the Old English name 'Hereweald,' comprised of the elements 'here' meaning 'army' and 'weald' meaning 'ruler' or 'leader.' This Germanic-derived name signifies a person who leads an army.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#60
Total births
554,046
Most popular decade
1920s
(403,176 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-158 ranks)
Years in Top 100
83
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
99.5% male
0.5% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 113
- First year rank
- #116
- Peak year
- 1924
- Peak year births
- 14,149
- Peak rank
- #13
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 227
- Recent rank
- #987
Female
- First year
- 1893
- First year births
- 6
- First year rank
- #1,277
- Peak year
- 1927
- Peak year births
- 99
- Peak rank
- #723
- Most recent year
- 2004
- Recent year births
- 6
- Recent rank
- #14,177
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).