Haroon
An Arabic masculine name meaning "handsome, beautiful."
Name Census estimates that about 1,403 living Americans carry the first name Haroon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Haroon today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Haroon births was 2024 (85 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Haroon. 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
- • Haroon is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 15 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
1.4K
~ 1 in 244,301 Americans
Peak year
2024
85 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2024 SSA rank
#1,881
Tracked since 1976
Popularity
Haroon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Haroon from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 513 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Haroon remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Haroon 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 Haroon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Haroons live
The SSA's state-level files cover 10 states and territories. New York, California, Texas recorded the most babies named Haroon, while Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Florida recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 60 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Haroon
The name Haroon has its origins in the Arabic language, tracing back to the early days of Islam in the 7th century. It is derived from the Arabic root word "harun," which means "high," "exalted," or "noble." This name is closely associated with the biblical figure Aaron, the brother of Moses and a prominent prophet in Islamic tradition.
One of the earliest and most notable individuals to bear this name was Harun al-Rashid, the fifth Abbasid caliph who ruled from 786 to 809 CE. He was renowned for his leadership, patronage of arts and sciences, and the cultural renaissance that occurred during his reign. The famous collection of folktales known as "The Arabian Nights" is often associated with his court.
In the 12th century, Harun al-Rashid al-Wathiq was a prominent Arabic mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the development of trigonometry and the study of celestial bodies. He is credited with improving the accuracy of astronomical observations and calculations during his lifetime.
Another historical figure bearing this name was Harun al-Rashid ibn al-Muqtadir, who served as the Abbasid caliph from 932 to 934 CE. Although his reign was brief, he was known for his efforts to restore order and stability within the caliphate during a turbulent period.
In the realm of literature, Harun Yahya is the pen name of Adnan Oktar, a prominent Turkish author and advocate of Islamic creationism. His works, published since the late 20th century, focus on promoting a conservative interpretation of Islam and challenging evolutionary theory.
More recently, Haroon Lorgat, born in 1960, is a former South African cricketer and administrator who served as the chief executive officer of the International Cricket Council (ICC) from 2008 to 2012. He played a significant role in the governance and development of the sport during his tenure.
The name Haroon has a rich historical legacy, deeply rooted in Arabic and Islamic traditions. Its association with influential figures across various fields, from religion and politics to science and sports, reflects the diverse contributions of individuals who have carried this name throughout history.
People
Haroon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Haroon 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
Haroon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Haroon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,403 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Haroon 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 244,301 US residents.
Is Haroon a common name?
We classify Haroon as "Rare". It ranks above 92.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,421 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Haroon most popular?
The single biggest year for Haroon was 2024, when 85 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Haroon is about 15 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Haroon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Haroon 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.
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.