Total births
680
Girls' name · since 1908
Haruko
680 babies named Haruko in U.S. Social Security records since 1908, with the highest year being 1919. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 680
- total births
- 1908–2010
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 44%
- born in that decade
Haruko sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 680 recorded since 1908.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Haruko has been recorded 680 times among girls since 1908, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1908 to 2010.
- 680 total births
- 1908–2010 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 44% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
680 girls have been named Haruko since 1908, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 2010.
- 680
- total births
- 1908–2010
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 44%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
44% of everyone ever named Haruko was born in this single decade.
1919
Single peak year
59 babies were named Haruko in 1919 - its busiest year on record.
Haruko's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Haruko splits its recorded history at 1924: 38% of all births land in the more recent half, 62% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1908 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1919 peak of 59 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Haruko at a glance
Last recorded 2010Peak year
1919
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1908
Haruko popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1908–2010
- Peak year (1919)
- 59
- Annual births at peak, across 103 years of records
Haruko by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Haruko's strongest decade.
302 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 44% of all-time use.
Haruko births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 11
1900s
11 births
- 1910s
1910s
277 births
- 1920s
1920s
302 births
- 1930s 85
1930s
85 births
- 2010s 5
2010s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 302 births (44% of all-time use).
How Haruko compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Haruko's total volume
Haruko vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Haruko by state
Where Haruko concentrates geographically, total births since 1908
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Hawaii | | 388 | 57.1% |
| #2 | California | | 149 | 21.9% |
| #3 | Washington | | 13 | 1.9% |
Hawaii share of Haruko's total US births 57.1%
Even split
388 of 680 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Haruko? ▼
Since 1908, Social Security records show 680 babies named Haruko. The most recent recorded year was 2010. Its busiest year on record was 1919, with 59 births.
When was Haruko most popular? ▼
Haruko was most popular in the 1920s decade with 302 total births. The single peak year was 1919.
Where is Haruko most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Haruko are Hawaii (388 births), California (149 births), Washington (13 births).
How long has the name Haruko been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Haruko since 1908 -- 103 years through the most recent 2010 data.
What names are similar to Haruko? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Harper, Harriet, Harmony, Harley, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Haruko's data
- Haruko's decade-level peak was the 1920s (302 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Hawaii records the most Harukos (388 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Hawaii 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 Haruko
Nearby Names Like Haruko
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Haruko
Harper Girl
#12 139,063 births
Harriet Girl
#1149 90,306 births
Harmony Girl
#264 36,226 births
Harley Girl
#396 31,167 births
Harriett Girl
#11124 21,621 births
Compare Haruko side by side: Haruko vs Harper Haruko vs Harriet Haruko vs Harmony
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, 1908–2010 (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. "Haruko: Baby Name Since 1908 - 680 Births, Peak 1919." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/haruko. 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 Haruko 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.