Hairo
An invented masculine name of unknown origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 98 living Americans carry the first name Hairo. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Hairo today is around 22 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Hairo births was 2005 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Hairo. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Hairo. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
98
~ 1 in 3,497,493 Americans
Peak year
2005
10 babies that year
Average age
22
years old
2023 SSA rank
#12,878
Tracked since 1988
Census
Hairo in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 293 people with the first name Hairo, which placed it at #29,959 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#29,959
National first-name rank
People counted
293
293 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Hispanic or Latino
94.2% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Hairo
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Hairo is Hispanic at 94.2%. The next largest groups are White (3.8%) and Black (1.0%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Hairo described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Hairo at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino94.2% · 276
- White3.8% · 11
- Black or African American1.0% · 3
- Two or more races0.7% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.3% · 1
Popularity
Hairo: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Hairo from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 44 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Hairo by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Hairo during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Hairos live
Origin
Meaning and history of Hairo
The given name Hairo is of Japanese origin, derived from the ancient word "hai," meaning "gray" or "pale," and "ro," meaning "son" or "male child." This name likely emerged during the feudal era of Japan, when naming conventions often reflected physical attributes or desired qualities for children.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Hairo can be found in the Edo period (1603-1868) text "Nanushi no Tame," a collection of folktales and legends. In this work, a character named Hairo is described as a skilled hunter with a keen eye for tracking game, potentially alluding to the name's association with keen sight or perception.
During the Kamakura period (1185-1333), a Buddhist monk named Hairo Taishi gained recognition for his calligraphy and poetry. His works were celebrated for their simplicity and sensitivity, reflecting the zen principles he followed. Hairo Taishi lived from 1210 to 1285 and was known for his travels throughout Japan, spreading Buddhist teachings.
In the 16th century, a renowned samurai warrior named Hairo Masamoto was recorded for his bravery and strategic prowess on the battlefield. He served under the powerful Takeda clan and was instrumental in several decisive victories during the Sengoku period (1467-1615). Hairo Masamoto lived from 1532 to 1597.
Another notable figure with the name Hairo was a Noh theater actor and playwright from the Edo period, Hairo Yoshitsune. Born in 1647, he was renowned for his innovative contributions to the traditional Noh theater form and his ability to captivate audiences with his performances. Hairo Yoshitsune passed away in 1705.
In the realm of literature, a celebrated poet and author named Hairo Takamura made significant contributions to the Japanese literary landscape in the early 20th century. Born in 1879, Hairo Takamura's works often explored themes of nature, spirituality, and the human condition. He was known for his vivid imagery and insightful observations, earning him critical acclaim before his passing in 1956.
While the name Hairo is not as common today, its rich historical roots in Japanese culture and its association with notable figures throughout the centuries have endowed it with a sense of tradition, artistry, and resilience.
People
Hairo + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Hairo as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with H
Other first names starting with H with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Hairo: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Hairo?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 98 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Hairo going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 3,497,493 US residents.
Is Hairo a common name?
We classify Hairo as "Very Rare". It ranks above 64.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 100 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Hairo most popular?
The single biggest year for Hairo was 2005, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Hairo is about 22 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Hairo in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 293 people with the name Hairo, or 0.10 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #29,959 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Hairo in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Hairo?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Hairo leans strongly male. 285 people counted with this name were male (98.6%), compared with 4 female bearers (1.4%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Hairo?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Hairo is Hispanic at 94.2%. The next largest groups are White (3.8%) and Black (1.0%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Hairo most often in the Census?
Hispanic is the largest reported group for people named Hairo in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.2% (276 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Hairo in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Hairo a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Hairo in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Hairo still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Hairo in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Hairo can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many Americans are named Hairo?
See how many people have the name Hairo on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.