Total births
764
Boys' name · since 1914
Harrel
764 babies named Harrel in U.S. Social Security records since 1914, with the highest year being 1922. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 764
- total births
- 1914–1979
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 26%
- born in that decade
Harrel sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 764 recorded since 1914.
Social Security Administration records show Harrel recorded 764 times among boys since 1914, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1914 to 1979.
- 764 total births
- 1914–1979 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 26% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
764 boys have been named Harrel since 1914, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1979.
- 764
- total births
- 1914–1979
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 26%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
26% of everyone ever named Harrel was born in this single decade.
1922
Single peak year
24 babies were named Harrel in 1922 - its busiest year on record.
Harrel's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Harrel's SSA record in two at 1942 and the more recent half accounts for 38% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 62%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1964, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1922 peak of 24, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Harrel at a glance
Last recorded 1979Peak year
1922
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1914
Harrel popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1914–1979
- Peak year (1922)
- 24
- Annual births at peak, across 66 years of records
Harrel by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Harrel's strongest decade.
195 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 26% of all-time use.
Harrel births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 68
1910s
68 births
- 1920s
1920s
195 births
- 1930s
1930s
182 births
- 1940s
1940s
149 births
- 1950s
1950s
100 births
- 1960s 46
1960s
46 births
- 1970s 24
1970s
24 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 195 births (26% of all-time use).
How Harrel compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Harrel's total volume
Harrel vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Harrel by state
Where Harrel concentrates geographically, total births since 1914
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Oklahoma | | 30 | 3.9% |
| #2 | Texas | | 20 | 2.6% |
| #3 | Arkansas | | 10 | 1.3% |
Oklahoma share of Harrel's total US births 3.9%
Even split
30 of 764 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Harrel? ▼
764 babies have been named Harrel since 1914. It was last recorded in 1979. The peak year was 1922 with 24 births.
When was Harrel most popular? ▼
Harrel was most popular in the 1920s decade with 195 total births. The single peak year was 1922.
Where is Harrel most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Harrel are Oklahoma (30 births), Texas (20 births), Arkansas (10 births).
How long has the name Harrel been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Harrel since 1914 -- 66 years through the most recent 1979 data.
What names are similar to Harrel? ▼
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 Harrel's data
- Harrel's decade-level peak was the 1920s (195 total births); usage has since declined to 24 in the 1970s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Oklahoma records the most Harrels (30 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Oklahoma names
- 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 Harrel
Nearby Names Like Harrel
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Harrel
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 Harrel side by side: Harrel vs Harold Harrel vs Harry Harrel vs Harvey
Related Names
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, 1914–1979 (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. "Harrel: Baby Name Since 1914 - 764 Births, Peak 1922." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/harrel. 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 Harrel 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.