Harun Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Harun originates from Arabic, meaning 'high mountain' or 'exalted'. It has evolved from Harun in Arabic to Aaron and Aharon in Hebrew. The name is associated with traits of leadership and wisdom, particularly due to its biblical relevance as the name of Moses' elder brother. Harun gained significant popularity during the Abbasid era and continues to be a common name in Muslim cultures.
The name Harun is most popular in Minnesota, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest 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, Harun has been too falling for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. 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, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Harun' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5973rd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 10692nd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4190th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2663rd out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Harun' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Harun"
Pronunciation
/hɑːˈruːn/
Origin
Arabic
Etymology
The name Harun is derived from the Arabic name 'Harun', which is the Arabic form of the name Aaron, meaning 'high mountain' or 'exalted'.
Meaning
high mountain; exalted
Language Evolution
Harun (Arabic), Aaron (Hebrew), Aharon (Hebrew)
Biblical Background
Harun is the Arabic equivalent of Aaron, who is a biblical figure known as the elder brother of Moses and a prophet in his own right.
Historical Usage
The name Harun gained popularity in the Islamic world, particularly during the Abbasid Caliphate, when Harun al-Rashid became a notable figure.
Variants & Derivatives
Aaron, Aharon, Haroon, Aron
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Harun is regarded as a popular name in Muslim communities and is often associated with wisdom and leadership, reflecting its historical significance.
Famous People
Harun al-Rashid (famous Abbasid caliph), Harun Farocki (German filmmaker), Harun Tekin (Turkish musician)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Harun"
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 "Harun"
"Harun" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 5973rd of 10718 | 43 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 10692nd of 16616 | 27 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 4190th of 24088 | 337 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 2663rd of 23106 | 575 |
Regional Popularity of "Harun" by Generation for Male 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) |
56.22% 2576th/4582 |
71.90% 3713th/5164 |
65.06% 4758th/7313 |
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| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
40.14% 1599th/3984 |
59.22% 2657th/4487 |
62.05% 4233rd/6822 |
54.99% 3451st/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Harun" 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 "Harun"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Harun" 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.