Meaning and history
Harald is a Scandinavian and German masculine name from Old Norse Haraldr and related Germanic forms. It combines elements meaning “army” and “ruler” or “power,” yielding “army ruler.” Numerous Scandinavian kings bore the name, including Harald Bluetooth of Denmark, whose nickname later inspired the name of Bluetooth wireless technology. Notable modern bearers include Norwegian king Harald V and Norwegian oceanographer and meteorologist Harald Sverdrup.
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2014: 5 births, rank #12,108
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20162016: 6 births, rank #10,744
2017: 7 births, rank #9,696
2018: 7 births, rank #9,670
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2022: 9 births, rank #8,300
2023: 8 births, rank #8,921
2024: 13 births, rank #6,469
20252025: 15 births, rank #5,861
In 2025, 15 babies were recorded with the name Harald, ranking #5,861 among boys.