Haro
A name of unknown origin, possibly derived from ancient French.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Haro. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Haro today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Haro births was 2021 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Haro. 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 Haro. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2021
5 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2021 SSA rank
#12,801
Tracked since 2021
Popularity
Haro: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Haro 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 Haro during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Haro
The given name Haro has its roots in the ancient Basque language, one of the oldest languages in Europe. It is believed to have originated in the Basque Country, a region spanning parts of northern Spain and southwestern France, dating back to the medieval era or even earlier.
The name Haro is derived from the Basque word "harro," which means "proud" or "arrogant." It is thought to have been initially used as a descriptive name, given to individuals who exhibited a sense of pride or self-assurance. Over time, it evolved into a distinct personal name.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Haro can be found in the historical records of the Basque region, particularly in the chronicles of the Kingdom of Navarre, which was a prominent medieval kingdom in the area. Several noble families and individuals bearing the name Haro are mentioned in these records, indicating its widespread use among the Basque nobility.
In the 12th century, the name Haro gained particular prominence with the rise of the Haro family, a powerful noble lineage in the Kingdom of Castile. Diego López de Haro (1170-1214), the Lord of Vizcaya, was a notable figure who played a significant role in the political affairs of the time.
Another historical figure associated with the name Haro was Pedro Manrique de Lara y Haro (1443-1515), a Spanish nobleman and military leader who served as the Governor of Galicia and fought in several wars against the Moors during the Reconquista.
In the realm of literature, the name Haro is mentioned in the Basque epic poem "Auñamendiko Lorea" (The Flower of Auñamendi), which dates back to the 16th century. The poem features a character named Haro, who is portrayed as a brave and courageous warrior.
Beyond the Basque region, the name Haro has also been recorded in other parts of Europe. For instance, Haro de Normandía (1035-1090) was a Norman knight who participated in the Norman conquest of England in 1066 and was granted land by William the Conqueror.
Other notable individuals with the name Haro throughout history include Haro de Castilla (1315-1354), a Spanish nobleman and military commander; Haro de Treviño (1380-1446), a Spanish soldier and courtier; and Haro de Monroy (1490-1562), a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of Peru.
While the name Haro has ancient roots and a rich historical legacy, it is important to note that its popularity and usage have varied over time and across different regions. Nevertheless, it remains a unique and distinctive name with a strong connection to the Basque culture and heritage.
People
Haro + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Haro 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
Haro: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Haro?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Haro 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Haro a common name?
We classify Haro as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Haro most popular?
The single biggest year for Haro was 2021, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Haro is about 5 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 Haro in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Haro a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Haro 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 Haro still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Haro 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 Haro 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 Haro as a first name?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.