Haroun
Every Haroun since 1988 — 374 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Haroun
Haroun is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,766 in 2025 with 21 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1988, 374 American babies have been named Haroun. Its peak came in 2023, when 28 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Haroun stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Haroun year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | #4,766 |
| 2024 | 28 | #3,918 |
| 2023 | 28 | #3,929 |
| 2022 | 24 | #4,348 |
| 2021 | 25 | #4,153 |
| 2020 | 17 | #5,330 |
| 2019 | 16 | #5,656 |
| 2018 | 22 | #4,521 |
| 2017 | 23 | #4,371 |
| 2016 | 20 | #4,845 |
| 2015 | 11 | #7,239 |
| 2014 | 12 | #6,788 |
| 2013 | 11 | #7,212 |
| 2012 | 8 | #9,171 |
| 2011 | 12 | #6,742 |
| 2010 | 6 | #11,236 |
| 2009 | 16 | #5,652 |
| 2008 | 9 | #8,542 |
| 2007 | 5 | #13,036 |
| 2006 | 8 | #9,013 |
| 2005 | 5 | #12,079 |
| 2004 | 9 | #7,762 |
| 2003 | 5 | #11,520 |
| 2002 | 7 | #8,792 |
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Famous people named Haroun
- Haroun Tazieff Politician · 1914–1998
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Haroun in 2025?
Haroun ranked #4,766 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 21 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Haroun?
374 babies have been named Haroun in the United States since 1988, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Haroun most popular?
Haroun peaked in 2023, when 28 newborns received the name.
Is Haroun a boy or girl name?
Haroun is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Haroun rising or falling?
Haroun is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Haroun?
Well-known people named Haroun include Haroun Tazieff (politician).