Boys name · Illinois
Harold in Illinois
Harold was the 826th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 10 babies named Harold that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 30,867 babies Harold.
Popularity over time
Harold in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 167 | 11th |
| 1926 | 832 | 14th |
| 1943 | 446 | 29th |
| 1959 | 252 | 85th |
| 1976 | 63 | 191st |
| 1992 | 15 | 568th |
| 2009 | 9 | 958th |
| 2025 | 10 | 826th |
Its rank among boys names in Illinois fell from 11th in 1910 to 826th in 2025.
The most babies named Harold in Illinois in a single year was 957, in 1921. Its best showing was 10th among boys names in 1911.
Across the country, Harold reached its best rank of 2nd in Nebraska (1913). See Harold in every state →
How popular is Harold in Illinois?
Harold was the 826th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 10 babies named Harold that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 30,867 babies Harold.
How many babies are named Harold in Illinois?
In 2025, 10 babies were named Harold in Illinois. The most babies named Harold in Illinois in a single year was 957, in 1921.
What is the rank of Harold in Illinois?
Harold ranked 826th among boys names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 10th among boys names in 1911.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.