Harald
Pronunciation: [ h-AHR-uhld ]
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Harald first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 332 babies have been named Harald in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Harald is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #6,908 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #6,908
- Total SSA Count
- 13
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About the Name Harald
Harald is a boy name .
Harald is currently ranked #6,908 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Harald include Har, Hara, Haray, Haraie, Hay, Haie, and Harkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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