Harald
- Pronunciation
- [Ha-rald]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- War Chief
- Origin
- Danish
Harald Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 793 baby boys have been named Harald. The name peaked in 1925 with 24 US births that year (rank #1551). In 2024, ranked #6573 nationally — 5,022 places below its 1925 peak.
Top States for Harald
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Harald births are: New York (12), New Jersey (5), Texas (5).
Other Danish-Origin Names Like Harald
If you like Harald's Danish origin, consider these related names: Abellona, Agneta, Almeta, Anders, Annemette. Browse all Danish names →
6-Letter Names Starting with H
Names with Harald's exact length and starting letter: Habiba, Hacket, Hadara, Haddad, Hadden.
Quick Facts About Harald
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Compare Harald to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Harald against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).