How Many People Are Named Harrel?

Complete statistics for the name Harrel: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Harrel
Very Rare
Old English

Harrel is a very rare name, originating from Old English, with only 229 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 1,443,043 Americans. That's pretty unique! The majority of folks named Harrel are over 60, with the oldest generation dominating.

~1,253
Living in US
1 in 264,525
Americans
1922
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Home ruler
🌐
Origin
Old English
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Strong Determined
8
Life Path Number

Life path number 8 represents leadership, power, and authority.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

747
Worldwide Bearers
#300,818
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
631
🇵🇭 Philippines
85
🇯🇲 Jamaica
7
🇲🇾 Malaysia
5
🇧🇷 Brazil
2
🇳🇮 Nicaragua
2
🇨🇳 China
2
🇱🇷 Liberia
1
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
1
🇿🇦 South Africa
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
229 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 88
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
40
Would be 30–60 (5%)
724
Would be over 60 (95%)

All 764 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: 1922

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
85
Classic Feel
80
Modern Appeal
20
International
80

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Harrel Through the Generations

Harrel peaked in popularity way back in 1922 with 24 births, but it's remained stable since then, becoming a classic, old-school name. Today, there are 229 people named Harrel in the U.S., with most being over 60 years old. This age skew means that Harrel is mostly found among older generations, giving it a timeless feel.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Oklahoma 30
Texas 20
Arkansas 10

✨ Similar Names to Harrel

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Harrel's Old English roots

📄 About the Name Harrel

How Many People Have the Name Harrel?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,253 people in the United States currently share the name Harrel. That works out to roughly 1 in every 264,525 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Harrel a Common or Rare Name?

Harrel 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 Harrel Mean?

Harrel means "home ruler" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Harrel in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Harrel Most Popular?

The name Harrel reached peak popularity in 1922, with 24 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Harrel?

Approximately 1,253 people named Harrel live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,253. That works out to roughly 1 in 264,525 Americans.

Is Harrel a rare name?

Harrel is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 264,525 Americans has this name.

What does the name Harrel mean?

Harrel means "home ruler" and comes from Old English origins.

Is Harrel more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Harrel are male and 0% are female.

When was Harrel most popular?

Harrel peaked in 1922 with 24 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,253
All-Time Births1,253
1 in X1 in 264,525
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age88
Peak Year1922
World Rank#300,818
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.