Harut
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "one who came from God".
Name Census estimates that about 54 living Americans carry the first name Harut. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Harut today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Harut births was 2016 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Harut. 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 Harut. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
54
~ 1 in 6,347,303 Americans
Peak year
2016
10 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2024 SSA rank
#12,928
Tracked since 1994
Popularity
Harut: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Harut from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 34 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Harut 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 Harut during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Haruts live
Origin
Meaning and history of Harut
The name Harut is believed to have its origins in ancient Sumerian and Akkadian civilizations, dating back to around the 3rd millennium BCE. It is derived from the Sumerian word "har," meaning "mountain," and the Akkadian word "utu," referring to the sun god Shamash. The combination of these words suggests a meaning along the lines of "mountain of the sun" or "radiant mountain."
In Sumerian mythology, Harut was the name of a minor deity associated with mountains and the sun. References to this deity can be found in cuneiform inscriptions and clay tablets from ancient Mesopotamia. The name was also used in ancient Akkadian texts, though its precise meaning and significance remain somewhat obscure.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Harut was Harut the Scribe, a prominent Sumerian writer and scholar who lived around 2500 BCE. He is credited with composing several important literary works, including the Epic of Gilgamesh, which is considered one of the earliest known works of literature.
Another notable figure with the name Harut was Harut the Astronomer, an Akkadian scholar who lived around 1800 BCE. He is renowned for his contributions to the field of astronomy and for developing advanced techniques for tracking celestial bodies and predicting eclipses.
During the medieval period, the name Harut appeared in various Islamic texts and religious scriptures. In the Quran, Harut and Marut are mentioned as two angels who were sent down to teach magic to humans, though they warned against its misuse. This reference has led some scholars to interpret the name as meaning "the wise one" or "the learned one."
In the 12th century CE, Harut al-Muhandis was a renowned Arab engineer and inventor who made significant contributions to the field of mechanical engineering. He is credited with designing advanced water clocks, hydraulic machines, and other innovative devices.
Another notable figure with the name Harut was Harut Khan, a 16th-century Mughal nobleman and military commander who served under the reign of Emperor Akbar. He played a crucial role in several military campaigns and was renowned for his bravery and strategic skills.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who bore the name Harut, each leaving a lasting impact in their respective fields and contributing to the rich cultural heritage associated with this ancient name.
People
Harut + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Harut 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
Harut: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Harut?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 54 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Harut 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 6,347,303 US residents.
Is Harut a common name?
We classify Harut as "Very Rare". It ranks above 55.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 55 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Harut most popular?
The single biggest year for Harut was 2016, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Harut is about 15 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Harut a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Harut 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.