FIRST NAME
Harold
Harold is the 139th most common male first name in the United States, recorded for 186,203 men and boys in the latest Census. It is also given to 247 women and girls.
AS A MALE NAME · #139 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
922,714
living · #44
2020 CENSUS
186,203
living · #139
BABIES NAMED HAROLD BY BIRTH YEAR · 1880–2025
2025230
As a male name, Harold peaked in 1924, when 14,149 babies were named Harold (the #13 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A FEMALE NAME · #21,071 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
2,487
living · #3,508
2020 CENSUS
247
living · #21,071
BABIES NAMED HAROLD BY BIRTH YEAR · 1893–2004
20046
As a female name, Harold peaked in 1927, when 99 babies were named Harold (the #725 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)