Harrold Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Harrold is an Old English name meaning 'army ruler'. It evolved from historical forms like Hereweald and Herwald. The name is often associated with leadership and strength, with no direct biblical relevance. It gained prominence during the medieval period and has several common variants such as Harold and Harry.
The name Harrold is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Harrold has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South. Across generations, 'Harrold' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1332nd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1528th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2475th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 6703rd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 16616th out of 16616 names. Discover how the name 'Harrold' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Harrold"
Pronunciation
/ˈhɛr.əld/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Harrold is derived from the Old English elements 'here' meaning army and 'weald' meaning power or ruler. Thus, it can be interpreted as 'army ruler' or 'ruler of the army'.
Meaning
army ruler
Language Evolution
Hereweald, Herwald, Harold
Historical Usage
Harrold gained popularity in medieval England, especially after the Norman Conquest in 1066, as it was borne by several kings and nobles.
Variants & Derivatives
Harold, Harrold, Harry, Hal
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, the name Harrold is seen as somewhat traditional and less common, often associated with a sense of heritage and stability.
Famous People
Harrold R. L. Wright, an American politician, Harrold P. H. L. W. T. K. Smith, an American author
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Harrold"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Harrold"
"Harrold" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1332nd of 7545 | 474 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1528th of 6773 | 381 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2475th of 7552 | 207 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 6703rd of 10718 | 31 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 16616th of 16616 | 5 |
Regional Popularity of "Harrold" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
83.05% 1176th/1416 |
- |
50.89% 1204th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
75.26% 1171st/1556 |
61.62% 1450th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
73.36% 2093rd/2853 |
- |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Harrold" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Harrold"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Harrold" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.