Holding steady.
Popularity of Harrel since 1914
Babies named Harrel per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 68 |
| 1920s | 195 |
| 1930s | 182 |
| 1940s | 149 |
| 1950s | 100 |
| 1960s | 46 |
| 1970s | 24 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Harrel is a rare English given name that likely originated as a variant of Harold. First recorded in 1914, it saw its peak usage in 1922, though it never reached a rank high enough to register in the official top 1,000 names. The name has maintained a stable trajectory since the 1920s, without a significant revival. It is not specifically associated with any U.S. state. Its rarity makes it an uncommon but historically grounded choice.
Harrel is likely an English variant of the Old Norse name Haraldr, which was adopted into Old English as Hereweald and later as Harold. The name derives from the elements 'harja' (army) and 'wald' (power, ruler). As a given name, Harrel emerged in the early 20th century, possibly as a phonetic spelling or a diminutive.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Harry
Sibling names for Harrel
Names that share Harrel's style, for a brother or sister.
