boy's name
Haruo
hah-ROO-oh (Japanese)
- Origin Japanese
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 5
- Births on record 376
Haruo is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 1937 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Haruo is a name of Japanese origin.
- Peaked in 1921, when 32 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1912.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Haruo Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1930s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 105 |
| 1920s | 201 |
| 1930s | 70 |
How Popular Is Haruo?
In 1937, Haruo was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Haruo
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Haruo Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Haruo over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Haruo
- Japanese hah-ROO-oh
Sibling Names for Haruo
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Haruo — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Haruo
How popular is the name Haruo?
In 1937, Haruo was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Haruo a girl's or a boy's name?
Haruo is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Haruo?
Haruo has 3 syllables.
When was Haruo most popular?
Haruo peaked in 1921, when 32 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.