How Many People Are Named Haroun?
Complete statistics for the name Haroun: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Haroun is an Arabic name meaning "exalted" or "mountaineer," closely related to the name Aaron. There are roughly 348 people living in the US with this name today, which means about 1 in 947,215 Americans share it. It's clearly on the rise, with 2023 being the peak year at 28 births.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 traditionally represents freedom, adventure, and adaptability. It's associated with curious souls who thrive on change and embrace new experiences with enthusiasm.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 11All 352 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2023Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Haroun Through the Generations
Haroun is a genuinely modern name in the United States, and it's almost entirely carried by the youngest generation. Of the 352 total births ever recorded, a remarkable 340 bearers are under 30 years old, while just 12 fall in the 30-to-60 range and absolutely zero are over 60. That means 97% of people named Haroun in America haven't yet turned 30, giving it an average bearer age of just 11. The name didn't gain any real traction until relatively recently, and it's been climbing steadily since. Its peak year was 2023, when 28 babies received the name, a strong signal that parents are increasingly drawn to it. Globally, Haroun ranks #15,644 with about 61,050 living bearers worldwide, and it's most popular in Chad, where its Arabic and Islamic roots run deep. In the US, it's still classified as very rare, but the upward trend suggests we'll be hearing it a lot more in the years ahead.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Haroun's Arabic roots
📄 About the Name Haroun
How Many People Have the Name Haroun?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 595 people in the United States currently share the name Haroun. That works out to roughly 1 in every 557,058 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Haroun a Common or Rare Name?
Haroun is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Haroun Mean?
Haroun means "Exalted, mountaineer" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Haroun in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Haroun Most Popular?
The name Haroun reached peak popularity in 2023, with 28 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Haroun?
Approximately 595 people named Haroun live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 595. That works out to roughly 1 in 557,058 Americans.
Is Haroun a rare name?
Haroun is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 557,058 Americans has this name.
What does the name Haroun mean?
Haroun means "Exalted, mountaineer" and comes from Arabic origins.
Is Haroun more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Haroun are male and 0% are female.
When was Haroun most popular?
Haroun peaked in 2023 with 28 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.