Holding steady.
Popularity of Haruo since 1912
Babies named Haruo per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 105 |
| 1920s | 201 |
| 1930s | 70 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Haruo is a traditional Japanese name for boys that combines the kanji for 'spring' and 'man', evoking a sense of renewal and masculinity. In the United States, its usage has been sporadic: it first appeared in Social Security records in 1912, reached its peak popularity in 1921, and has since remained stable but extremely rare, with no rank in the top 1000 for decades. As of the latest data from 2025, the name's trajectory is stable, reflecting its continued but infrequent use among families seeking a distinctive Japanese name. While no top states can be identified for Haruo, its enduring presence in U.S. records illustrates the quiet persistence of a name rooted in Japanese cultural heritage.
Haruo is a Japanese masculine given name composed of two kanji characters: 春 (haru) meaning 'spring' and 夫 (o) meaning 'man, husband', thus conveying 'spring man' or 'boy of spring'. The name follows a traditional Japanese naming pattern where the second element often denotes gender. It has been in use since at least the early 20th century, as shown by U.S. Social Security records dating back to 1912.
Sibling names for Haruo
Names that share Haruo's style, for a brother or sister.
