Harrold
Harrold is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Army ruler, warrior leader, or ruler of the army.
Origin and history
Harrold is a variant spelling of Harold, derived from Germanic elements meaning army ruler or leader. It historically functioned both as a personal name and an English surname or place name. In the United States, it was used occasionally in the early 20th century but has become very rare in recent decades.
Popularity in the United States
1,103 babies in the United States have been named Harrold since 1880. It ranks #3586 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TX (79.5 %)
- GA (4.5 %)
- PA (4.5 %)
- KY (3.8 %)
- MO (3.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 5 |
| 1900-1910 | 15 |
| 1910-1920 | 184 |
| 1920-1930 | 326 |
| 1930-1940 | 234 |
| 1940-1950 | 171 |
| 1950-1960 | 99 |
| 1960-1970 | 47 |
| 1970-1980 | 12 |
| 1980-1990 | 10 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Harry, Hal
Fun facts
- Harrold is an alternate spelling of the ancient name Harold, influenced by English placenames and surnames.
- Most U.S. occurrences of this specific spelling variant were recorded in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.