Haroutun
A masculine name of Armenian origin meaning "resurrected" or "reborn".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Haroutun. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Haroutun today is around 32 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Haroutun births was 1993 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Haroutun. 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 Haroutun. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1993
5 babies that year
Average age
32
years old
1993 SSA rank
#9,244
Tracked since 1993
Popularity
Haroutun: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Haroutun 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 Haroutun during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Geography
Where Haroutuns live
Origin
Meaning and history of Haroutun
The name Haroutun has its origins in the Armenian language and culture, dating back to ancient times. It is derived from the Armenian word "harut," meaning "resurrection" or "rebirth," and is closely associated with the Christian faith, which has deep roots in Armenia.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Haroutun can be found in the 5th century, when it was mentioned in the writings of the Armenian historian Movses Khorenatsi. Khorenatsi's work, "The History of Armenia," is a seminal text that provides valuable insights into the history and culture of ancient Armenia.
During the Middle Ages, the name Haroutun gained further prominence and was often bestowed upon individuals who played significant roles in the religious and cultural life of Armenia. One notable figure was Haroutun Artsruni, a prominent Armenian prince and military leader who lived in the 10th century and played a crucial role in defending Armenia against foreign invasions.
In the 12th century, another figure named Haroutun emerged as a prominent scholar and theologian. Haroutun Vanakuny was a renowned Armenian philosopher and writer who made significant contributions to the development of Armenian literature and theology. His works, including "On the Immortality of the Soul" and "On the Nature of God," are considered seminal texts in Armenian intellectual history.
The name Haroutun also has a strong connection to the Armenian Apostolic Church, which has played a central role in preserving and shaping Armenian culture and identity throughout the centuries. Several notable figures in the church's history have borne this name, including Haroutun I, who served as the Catholicos (head of the Armenian Apostolic Church) from 1113 to 1129.
In more recent times, the name Haroutun has continued to be used within Armenian communities, both in Armenia and in the diaspora. Notable individuals who have carried this name include Haroutun Armeni, an Armenian writer and activist who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and Haroutun Khachadryan, a renowned Armenian composer and musician who was active in the mid-20th century.
While the name Haroutun may have waned in popularity in modern times, it remains an important part of Armenian cultural heritage, carrying with it a rich history and deep symbolic meaning rooted in the Christian faith and the resilience of the Armenian people.
People
Haroutun + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Haroutun 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
Haroutun: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Haroutun?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Haroutun 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 Haroutun a common name?
We classify Haroutun 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 Haroutun most popular?
The single biggest year for Haroutun was 1993, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Haroutun is about 32 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 Haroutun in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Haroutun a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Haroutun 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 Haroutun still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Haroutun 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 Haroutun 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 share the name Haroutun?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.