Hargun
A Hindu name derived from Sanskrit meaning "weapon, missile" or "thunderbolt".
Name Census estimates that about 231 living Americans carry the first name Hargun. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 89.3% of registrations being female. The average person named Hargun today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Hargun births was 2013 (24 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Hargun. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Hargun with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
231
~ 1 in 1,483,785 Americans
Peak year
2013
24 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2015 SSA rank
#9,127
Tracked since 2005
Gender
Gender distribution for Hargun
Hargun leans heavily female at 89.3% of total registrations, but 25 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Hargun as a male name
- Ranked #11,183 in 2015
- 6 male births in 2015
- Peak: 2013 (9 births)
Hargun as a female name
- Ranked #9,127 in 2024
- 11 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2016 (23 births)
Popularity
Hargun: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Hargun from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 159 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Hargun remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Hargun 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 Hargun during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Harguns live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. California, New York, New Jersey recorded the most babies named Hargun, while New Jersey, New York, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 26 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Hargun
The name Hargun is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan language that was widely spoken in the Indian subcontinent. The name is a combination of two Sanskrit words, "Har" meaning "Lord" and "Gun" meaning "virtue" or "quality." Therefore, the name Hargun can be interpreted as "one who possesses the qualities of the Lord" or "one who is virtuous."
The earliest recorded use of the name Hargun dates back to ancient Hindu scriptures and texts, where it was used to refer to individuals who were considered to be spiritually enlightened or possessing exceptional qualities. In Hindu mythology, the name is associated with Lord Vishnu, one of the principal deities of Hinduism, who is revered for his virtues and qualities.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Hargun was a 7th-century Indian scholar and philosopher who made significant contributions to the field of Vedanta, a branch of Hindu philosophy. He is known for his commentaries on various Hindu scriptures, including the Upanishads and the Bhagavad Gita.
In the 12th century, there was a renowned poet and musician named Hargun who was a member of the royal court of the Sena dynasty in Bengal. He is credited with composing several poetic works and contributing to the development of classical Indian music.
Another notable figure with the name Hargun was a 16th-century Sikh warrior and military commander who fought against the Mughal empire. He is remembered for his bravery and unwavering commitment to the Sikh faith.
In the 18th century, Hargun Singh was a prominent ruler of the Sikh Empire who was known for his military prowess and administrative skills. He played a crucial role in expanding the territories of the Sikh Empire and is remembered as a skilled strategist and leader.
The name Hargun has also been associated with various spiritual leaders and gurus throughout history. For example, in the 19th century, there was a renowned Sikh spiritual leader named Hargun Singh who was revered for his teachings and contributions to the Sikh faith.
While the name Hargun has its roots in the Indian subcontinent, it has gained popularity in other parts of the world, particularly among the Sikh and Hindu communities. The name continues to be popular today, carrying with it a rich cultural and historical significance.
People
Hargun + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with H
Other first names starting with H with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Hargun: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Hargun?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 231 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Hargun 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 1,483,785 US residents.
Is Hargun a common name?
We classify Hargun as "Very Rare". It ranks above 76.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 233 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Hargun most popular?
The single biggest year for Hargun was 2013, when 24 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Hargun is about 9 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
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 Hargun in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Hargun a female name?
Yes, 89.3% of people registered as Hargun in the SSA data are female. 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 Hargun still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Hargun 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 Hargun 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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Hargun as a first name?
If you just want to know how many Americans are named Hargun, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.