Total births
83
Boys' name · since 1918
Harol
Since 1918, U.S. Social Security records show 83 babies named Harol, peaking in 1934. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 83
- total births
- 1918–2006
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 34%
- born in that decade
Harol is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 83 have been recorded since 1918.
Social Security Administration records show Harol recorded 83 times among boys since 1918, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1930s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1918 to 2006.
- 83 total births
- 1918–2006 years on record
- 1930s peak decade
- 34% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
83 boys have been named Harol since 1918, peaking in the 1930s, last recorded in 2006.
- 83
- total births
- 1918–2006
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 34%
- born in that decade
1930s
Peak decade
34% of everyone ever named Harol was born in this single decade.
1934
Single peak year
9 babies were named Harol in 1934 - its busiest year on record.
Harol's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Harol's SSA record in two at 1943 and the more recent half accounts for 46% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 54%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1918, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1934 peak of 9, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Harol at a glance
Last recorded 2006Peak year
1934
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1918
Harol popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1918–2006
- Peak year (1934)
- 9
- Annual births at peak, across 89 years of records
Harol by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1930s was Harol's strongest decade.
28 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 34% of all-time use.
Harol births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 5
1910s
5 births
- 1920s
1920s
12 births
- 1930s
1930s
28 births
- 1940s 10
1940s
10 births
- 2000s
2000s
28 births
What this shows Peak: 1930s at 28 births (34% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Harol? ▼
Since 1918, Social Security records show 83 babies named Harol. The most recent recorded year was 2006. Its busiest year on record was 1934, with 9 births.
When was Harol most popular? ▼
Harol was most popular in the 1930s decade with 28 total births. The single peak year was 1934.
How long has the name Harol been used? ▼
Records for Harol go back to 1918, giving 89 years of history through 2006.
What names are similar to Harol? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Harold, Harry, Harvey, Harrison, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Harol's data
- Harol's usage has stayed within range of its 1930s decade-level peak (28 total births) through the 2000s (28) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Harol
Nearby Names Like Harol
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Harol
Harold Boy
#988 551,632 births
Harry Boy
#775 423,866 births
Harvey Boy
#245 127,925 births
Harrison Boy
#121 99,138 births
Harley Boy
#1019 40,705 births
Compare Harol side by side: Harol vs Harold Harol vs Harry Harol vs Harvey
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Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1918–2006 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Harol: Baby Name Since 1918 - 83 Births, Peak 1934." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/harol. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Harol draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.