5,418births recorded
7Countries
1Variants
1984Peak · Austria
#162Sweden 2025
Harald is a boy name family recorded 5,418 times in 7 countries since 1902. It ranks highest today in Sweden (#162 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Austria in 1984, at 507.8 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Harald
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harald | German | 2,890 | 🇦🇹 Austria | – | 1984 | – |
| Harald | German | 1,223 | 🇸🇪 Sweden | #162 | 2024 | ▲ 32 % |
| Harald | German | 811 | 🇺🇸 United States | #5861 | 1925 | new |
| Harald | German | 375 | 🇫🇷 France | #2585 | 1941 | ▲ 154 % |
| Harald | German | 80 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 1957 | – |
| Harald | German | 28 | 🇧🇪 Belgium | #1350 | 2003 | new |
Questions about Harald
How popular is the name Harald?
In 2025 it ranked #162 in Sweden. Official registers record 5,418 births across 7 countries.
When was Harald most popular?
It peaked in Austria in 1984, at 507.8 births per 100,000.
Is Harald a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Harald is a boy name.