581,051births recorded
13Countries
2Variants
1919Peak · Ontario
#660Belgium 2025
Harold is a boy name family recorded 581,051 times in 13 countries since 1880. It ranks highest today in Belgium (#660 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Ontario in 1919, at 1,085.5 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
Which form wins where
Births per 100,000 newborns for each form, in the selected country.
Rank in countries that publish top lists only
All forms of Harold
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harold | English | 554,280 | 🇺🇸 United States | #991 | 1920 | ▼ 9 % |
| Harold | English | 17,381 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | #964 | 1919 | ▲ 53 % |
| Harold | English | 3,715 | 🇫🇷 France | #2214 | 1979 | ▼ 58 % |
| Harold | English | 2,214 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | – | 1928 | – |
| Harold | English | 738 | 🏴 England & Wales | #1226 | 1996 | ▲ 48 % |
| Harold | English | 636 | 🇦🇷 Argentina | #2141 | 1934 | ▲ 34 % |
| Harrold | English | 1,103 | 🇺🇸 United States | – | 1906 | – |
| Harrold | English | 5 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 1918 | – |
| Harrold | English | 5 | 🇫🇷 France | – | 1975 | – |
How we grouped these names
- Harold ↔ Harrold — spelling variant
Questions about Harold
How popular is the name Harold?
In 2025 it ranked #660 in Belgium. Official registers record 581,051 births across 13 countries.
What is Harold in other languages?
Harrold (English).
When was Harold most popular?
It peaked in Ontario in 1919, at 1,085.5 births per 100,000.
Is Harold a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Harold is a boy name.