Harumi
A Japanese feminine name meaning "spring beauty" or "spring elegance".
Name Census estimates that about 139 living Americans carry the first name Harumi. It is a predominantly female name (93.3% of registrations). The average person named Harumi today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Harumi births was 1924 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Harumi. 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.
People living today
139
~ 1 in 2,465,859 Americans
Peak year
1924
13 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
1929 SSA rank
#4,232
Tracked since 1914
Gender
Gender distribution for Harumi
Harumi leans heavily female at 93.3% of total registrations, but 21 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Harumi as a male name
- Ranked #4,232 in 1929
- 5 male births in 1929
- Peak: 1924 (6 births)
Harumi as a female name
- Ranked #9,780 in 2024
- 10 female births in 2024
- Peak: 1920 (11 births)
Popularity
Harumi: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Harumi from the 1910s through to the 2020s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 103 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1920s peak, Harumi remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Harumi 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 Harumi during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Harumis live
Origin
Meaning and history of Harumi
The name Harumi is of Japanese origin, and its roots can be traced back to the 8th century CE. It is a combination of two words from the Japanese language: "haru," meaning spring, and "mi," meaning beauty or elegance. Thus, the name Harumi can be interpreted as "spring beauty" or "beautiful spring."
In Japan, the name Harumi was initially more prevalent among the aristocratic and samurai classes, as they were known to select names with deeper meanings and cultural significance. The name's association with the beauty of springtime and the renewal of nature made it a popular choice for daughters born during this season.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Harumi can be found in the Kojiki, an ancient chronicle of Japanese myths and legends compiled in 712 CE. The text mentions a character named Harumi no Mikoto, who was believed to be a descendant of the imperial line.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Harumi. One of the earliest was Harumi no Naishi (986-1053), a renowned Japanese poet and lady-in-waiting to the Empress Shoshi during the Heian period. Her poems were included in the prestigious imperial anthology, the Goshūi Wakashū.
Another famous Harumi was Harumi Senda (1858-1932), a pioneering Japanese educator and activist. She was one of the first women in Japan to receive a formal education and later played a pivotal role in establishing schools for girls and advocating for women's rights.
In the world of literature, Harumi Miyako (1899-1951) was a celebrated Japanese novelist and poet. Her works, such as "Nobuko" and "The Wind Has Risen," explored themes of love, loss, and the complexities of human relationships.
In the field of performing arts, Harumi Shiraishi (1932-2008) was a renowned Japanese actress and singer. She starred in numerous films, television shows, and stage productions, earning acclaim for her versatility and talent.
Another notable figure was Harumi Fujita (1938-2021), a Japanese ceramist and artist. Her unique ceramics, characterized by intricate designs and intricate glazing techniques, earned her international recognition and numerous awards.
These are just a few examples of the numerous individuals throughout history who have carried the name Harumi and left their mark in various fields, reflecting the name's connection to beauty, grace, and cultural significance.
People
Harumi + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Harumi 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
Harumi: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Harumi?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 139 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Harumi 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 2,465,859 US residents.
Is Harumi a common name?
We classify Harumi as "Very Rare". It ranks above 69.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 315 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Harumi most popular?
The single biggest year for Harumi was 1924, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Harumi is about 17 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Harumi a female name?
Yes, 93.3% of people registered as Harumi 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.
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.