Haris
Every Haris since 1980 — 1,808 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Haris
Haris is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,428 in 2025 with 56 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1980, 1,808 American babies have been named Haris. Its peak came in 2002, when 68 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Haris stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Haris year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 56 | #2,428 |
| 2024 | 46 | #2,804 |
| 2023 | 64 | #2,231 |
| 2022 | 54 | #2,531 |
| 2021 | 62 | #2,259 |
| 2020 | 64 | #2,171 |
| 2019 | 56 | #2,402 |
| 2018 | 63 | #2,195 |
| 2017 | 61 | #2,198 |
| 2016 | 57 | #2,314 |
| 2015 | 60 | #2,239 |
| 2014 | 47 | #2,596 |
| 2013 | 38 | #2,973 |
| 2012 | 47 | #2,611 |
| 2011 | 57 | #2,271 |
| 2010 | 43 | #2,802 |
| 2009 | 48 | #2,596 |
| 2008 | 56 | #2,334 |
| 2007 | 53 | #2,422 |
| 2006 | 58 | #2,211 |
| 2005 | 49 | #2,387 |
| 2004 | 56 | #2,114 |
| 2003 | 64 | #1,856 |
| 2002 | 68 | #1,711 |
| 2001 | 54 | #1,991 |
| 2000 | 48 | #2,102 |
| 1995 | 37 | #2,189 |
| 1990 | 15 | #3,846 |
| 1985 | 6 | #6,059 |
| 1980 | 7 | #5,151 |
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Famous people named Haris
- Haris Silajdžić Politician · b. 1945
- Haris Alexiou Singer · b. 1950
- Haris Medunjanin Soccer player · b. 1985
- Haris Vučkić Soccer player · b. 1992
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Haris in 2025?
Haris ranked #2,428 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 56 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Haris?
1,808 babies have been named Haris in the United States since 1980, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Haris most popular?
Haris peaked in 2002, when 68 newborns received the name.
Is Haris a boy or girl name?
Haris is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Haris rising or falling?
Haris is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Haris?
Well-known people named Haris include Haris Silajdžić (politician), Haris Alexiou (singer), Haris Medunjanin (soccer player).