Holding steady.
Popularity of Harumi since 1914
Babies named Harumi per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1920, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Harumi's real moment was 1931.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 44 | 5 |
| 1920s | 87 | 16 |
| 1930s | 29 | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 |
| 1990s | 5 | 0 |
| 2000s | 51 | 0 |
| 2010s | 40 | 0 |
| 2020s | 38 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Harumi is a Japanese feminine name composed of the elements haru (spring) and mi (beauty), evoking a sense of natural grace and seasonal renewal. With its first recorded use in the United States in 1914, the name saw its peak popularity in 1931, though it has remained stable in its rarity ever since. While the Social Security Administration data shows no top-state concentrations for Harumi, its enduring but low-level use speaks to families seeking a name with clear Japanese roots and a melodic sound. As a name that has stayed consistently uncommon, Harumi offers a distinctive option that carries cultural specificity without being tied to any single region within the U.S.
Harumi is a Japanese feminine name that combines two common kanji elements: haru (春) meaning 'spring' and mi (美) meaning 'beauty.' The name has been used since at least the early 20th century, with peak popularity in Japan during the 1930s. It remains a relatively stable but uncommon name in the United States, where it has been recorded since 1914.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Haru, Mimi
Sibling names for Harumi
Names that share Harumi's style, for a brother or sister.
