Harutyun
An Armenian masculine given name meaning "rebirth" or "resurrection".
Name Census estimates that about 69 living Americans carry the first name Harutyun. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Harutyun today is around 22 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Harutyun births was 2008 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Harutyun. 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 Harutyun. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
69
~ 1 in 4,967,454 Americans
Peak year
2008
8 babies that year
Average age
22
years old
2014 SSA rank
#12,747
Tracked since 1993
Popularity
Harutyun: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Harutyun from the 1990s through to the 2010s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 31 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Harutyun remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Harutyun 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 Harutyun during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Harutyuns live
Origin
Meaning and history of Harutyun
The given name Harutyun has its origins in the Armenian language and culture. It is derived from the Armenian word "harut," meaning "resurrection" or "rebirth." The name itself is a compound of "harut" and the suffix "-yun," which is a common ending for Armenian masculine names.
The name Harutyun is deeply rooted in the Christian tradition of Armenia. It is believed to have been first used during the early centuries of Christianity in Armenia, as the country was one of the first to adopt Christianity as its state religion in the 4th century AD. The name was likely inspired by the concept of spiritual rebirth and renewal associated with the Christian faith.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Harutyun can be found in the writings of the Armenian historian and scholar Movses Khorenatsi, who lived in the 5th century AD. He mentioned several individuals bearing this name in his work, "History of Armenia."
Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the name Harutyun. One of the most famous was Harutyun Kharatsi (1281-1349), an Armenian scholar and writer who made significant contributions to the field of Armenian literature and philosophy. Another notable bearer of the name was Harutyun Alaverdian (1865-1920), an Armenian revolutionary and activist who played a prominent role in the fight for Armenian independence.
In the 18th century, Harutyun Shmavonyan (1730-1795) was an Armenian poet and writer whose works were influential in the development of modern Armenian literature. Harutyun Alboyajian (1902-1973), an Armenian-American painter and sculptor, is also remembered for his contributions to the art world.
The name Harutyun has also been associated with religious figures, such as Harutyun Bzommar (1803-1888), an Armenian Catholic priest and scholar who made significant contributions to the study of Armenian language and literature.
While the name Harutyun is deeply rooted in Armenian culture and history, it has also gained recognition and popularity in other parts of the world, particularly among Armenian diaspora communities. Its rich historical and cultural significance has ensured its enduring presence as a beloved Armenian name.
People
Harutyun + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Harutyun 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
Harutyun: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Harutyun?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 69 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Harutyun 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 4,967,454 US residents.
Is Harutyun a common name?
We classify Harutyun as "Very Rare". It ranks above 59.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 70 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Harutyun most popular?
The single biggest year for Harutyun was 2008, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Harutyun is about 22 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Harutyun a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Harutyun 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.