Total births
71
Boys' name · since 1921
Horald
Since 1921, U.S. Social Security records show 71 babies named Horald, peaking in 1923. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 71
- total births
- 1921–1950
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 44%
- born in that decade
71 boys have been named Horald since 1921, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Horald recorded 71 times among boys since 1921, 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 1921 to 1950.
- 71 total births
- 1921–1950 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 44% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
71 boys have been named Horald since 1921, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1950.
- 71
- total births
- 1921–1950
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 44%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
44% of everyone ever named Horald was born in this single decade.
1923
Single peak year
8 babies were named Horald in 1923 - its busiest year on record.
Horald's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Horald splits its recorded history at 1936: 48% of all births land in the more recent half, 52% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1925 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1923 peak of 8 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Horald at a glance
Last recorded 1950Peak year
1923
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1921
Horald popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1921–1950
- Peak year (1923)
- 8
- Annual births at peak, across 30 years of records
Horald by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Horald's strongest decade.
31 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 44% of all-time use.
Horald births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s
1920s
31 births
- 1930s
1930s
24 births
- 1940s 11
1940s
11 births
- 1950s 5
1950s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 31 births (44% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Horald? ▼
Since 1921, Social Security records show 71 babies named Horald. The most recent recorded year was 1950. Its busiest year on record was 1923, with 8 births.
When was Horald most popular? ▼
Horald was most popular in the 1920s decade with 31 total births. The single peak year was 1923.
How long has the name Horald been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Horald since 1921 -- 30 years through the most recent 1950 data.
What names are similar to Horald? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Horace, Horacio, Horatio, Horton, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Horald's data
- Horald's decade-level peak was the 1920s (31 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1950s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Horald
Nearby Names Like Horald
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Horald
Horace Boy
#5241 54,154 births
Horacio Boy
#3229 4,502 births
Horatio Boy
#8991 1,443 births
Horton Boy
616 births
Horice Boy
97 births
Compare Horald side by side: Horald vs Horace Horald vs Horacio Horald vs Horatio
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1921–1950 (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. "Horald: Baby Name Since 1921 - 71 Births, Peak 1923." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/horald. 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 Horald 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 July 2026.