Harun
An Arabic male given name from Arabic, equivalent to English Aaron.
Every Harun since 1967 — 1,030 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Harun
Harun is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,729 in 2025 with 47 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1967, 1,030 American babies have been named Harun. Its peak came in 2022, when 63 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 Harun stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Harun year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 47 | #2,729 |
| 2024 | 61 | #2,324 |
| 2023 | 55 | #2,451 |
| 2022 | 63 | #2,279 |
| 2021 | 50 | #2,599 |
| 2020 | 56 | #2,374 |
| 2019 | 41 | #2,962 |
| 2018 | 45 | #2,721 |
| 2017 | 42 | #2,859 |
| 2016 | 51 | #2,488 |
| 2015 | 44 | #2,734 |
| 2014 | 32 | #3,409 |
| 2013 | 36 | #3,082 |
| 2012 | 38 | #3,019 |
| 2011 | 29 | #3,633 |
| 2010 | 35 | #3,196 |
| 2009 | 28 | #3,756 |
| 2008 | 20 | #4,794 |
| 2007 | 26 | #3,935 |
| 2006 | 27 | #3,716 |
| 2005 | 18 | #4,702 |
| 2004 | 15 | #5,347 |
| 2003 | 22 | #3,883 |
| 2002 | 20 | #4,091 |
| 2001 | 12 | #5,800 |
| 2000 | 11 | #6,056 |
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| 1975 | 8 | #4,085 |
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Famous people named Harun
- Harun al-Rashid Politician · 766–809
- Harun Farocki Film director · 1944–2014
- Harun Tekin Soccer player · b. 1989
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Harun mean?
An Arabic male given name from Arabic, equivalent to English Aaron.
How popular is the name Harun in 2025?
Harun ranked #2,729 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 47 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Harun?
1,030 babies have been named Harun in the United States since 1967, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Harun most popular?
Harun peaked in 2022, when 63 newborns received the name.
Is Harun a boy or girl name?
Harun is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Harun rising or falling?
Harun is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Harun?
Well-known people named Harun include Harun al-Rashid (politician), Harun Farocki (film director), Harun Tekin (soccer player).