Harroll
An obscure name possibly derived from an English surname.
Name Census estimates that about 8 living Americans carry the first name Harroll. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Harroll today is around 93 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Harroll births was 1929 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Harroll. 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
- • The typical person named Harroll is about 93 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Harrolls were born before 1943.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Harroll. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
8
~ 1 in 42,844,292 Americans
Peak year
1929
7 babies that year
Average age
93
years old
1943 SSA rank
#3,071
Tracked since 1928
Popularity
Harroll: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Harroll from the 1920s through to the 1940s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1930s, with 22 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1930s peak, Harroll remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Harroll 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 Harroll during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Harrolls live
Origin
Meaning and history of Harroll
The name Harroll is an intriguing one with a rich history dating back to ancient times. It is believed to have originated from the Old English language, where it was derived from the combination of two words: "hær," meaning army or warrior, and "rol," meaning fame or renowned. This suggests that the name may have been initially given to those who were renowned warriors or accomplished soldiers.
During the Anglo-Saxon period in Britain, which lasted from the 5th to the 11th centuries, names with similar roots and meanings were quite common. The name Harroll was particularly prevalent in the regions of Wessex and Mercia, which were powerful Anglo-Saxon kingdoms at the time. It is possible that the name was used to honor individuals who had distinguished themselves in battles or military campaigns.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Harroll can be found in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, a historical record that documented events in England from the 9th century onwards. The chronicle mentions a nobleman named Harroll who played a significant role in the Battle of Hastings in 1066, which marked the Norman Conquest of England.
Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Harroll continued to be used, albeit less frequently. It is worth noting that during this period, the spelling of names was highly variable, and variations such as Harrol, Harrold, and Herold were also common.
In the 14th century, a prominent figure named Harroll de Vere was a renowned knight and military commander who fought in the Hundred Years' War between England and France. He was renowned for his valor and leadership on the battlefield.
Another notable individual with the name Harroll was an English explorer and navigator who lived in the late 16th century. Harroll Frobisher led several expeditions to the Arctic regions in search of the Northwest Passage, a potential maritime route linking the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Although he did not succeed in finding the fabled passage, his voyages contributed significantly to the exploration and mapping of the northern regions.
In the realm of literature, a character named Harroll appears in the epic poem "Beowulf," which is considered one of the most important works of Old English literature. Harroll is depicted as a loyal thane and warrior who accompanies the hero Beowulf on his adventures and battles against monstrous creatures.
While the name Harroll is not as common today as it once was, it has left an indelible mark on history, serving as a testament to the valor, courage, and accomplishments of those who bore it in the past.
People
Harroll + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Harroll 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
Harroll: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Harroll?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 8 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Harroll 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 42,844,292 US residents.
Is Harroll a common name?
We classify Harroll as "Very Rare". It ranks above 24.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 42 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Harroll most popular?
The single biggest year for Harroll was 1929, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Harroll is about 93 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 Harroll in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Harroll a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Harroll 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 Harroll still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Harroll 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 Harroll 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 the name Harroll?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.