Harold
Harold is an Old English name derived from 'Hereweald,' meaning 'army ruler' or 'army power.' It was borne by several Anglo-Saxon kings and has maintained a dignified, traditional presence throughout English-speaking countries.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 230. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 256
- 2012: 261
- 2013: 234
- 2014: 272
- 2015: 283
- 2016: 288
- 2017: 286
- 2018: 284
- 2019: 279
- 2020: 238
- 2021: 236
- 2022: 250
- 2023: 253
- 2024: 227
- 2025: 230
- 2026 (projected): 230
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce across English-speaking countries
- •Strong historical significance with royal Anglo-Saxon connections
- •Popular nickname 'Harry' offers a more casual, modern alternative
- •Has a distinguished, mature quality that ages well
- •Multiple spelling variations exist
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Famous People
Harold Lloyd
Silent film comedian and actor
Harold Pinter
Nobel Prize-winning playwright
Harold Ramis
Actor, director, and writer
Harold Wilson
British Prime Minister
Statistics
551,632
Total births since 1880
1924
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