Harrel
Harrel is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Army ruler or hare clearing.
Origin and history
Harrel is a rare masculine name of English origin, primarily derived as a surname variant connected to Harold or Old English place names. It saw occasional use in the United States during the early-to-mid 20th century. Today, it remains an extremely uncommon choice for newborn boys.
Popularity in the United States
764 babies in the United States have been named Harrel since 1880. It ranks #3912 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- OK (50 %)
- TX (33.3 %)
- AR (16.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 68 |
| 1920-1930 | 195 |
| 1930-1940 | 182 |
| 1940-1950 | 149 |
| 1950-1960 | 100 |
| 1960-1970 | 46 |
| 1970-1980 | 24 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- Harrel originated as an English surname, often linked either to the Germanic name Harold or to geographic locations describing hare habitats.
- With under 800 total U.S. birth records registered since 1880, Harrel is a distinctly rare masculine given name.