Haru
Gender-neutral name · Japanese
- US rank
- #3,757
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #3,757 in 2025
29 babies were named Haru in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,098 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1914–2025
US births per million boys, 2003–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Haru you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 58,824 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Haru, 29 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Haru would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryHaru first shows up in US birth records in 1914, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 111 years since.
- Best yearHaru is at its all-time high right now: #3,757 in 2025.
- New on the sceneHaru wasn't given to enough babies to be counted in 2000. It only took off after 2003.
- TrendHaru has climbed 1,098 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #3,757. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Boy or girlHaru is given to both boys and girls: 67% of the 43 babies named Haru in 2025 were boys. That makes it one of the names that truly works for either.
About the name Haru
Haru is a gender-neutral name of Japanese origin. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, starting with H and ending in “-aru”. US birth records list Haru for boys from 2003 to 2025, in 21 of those 23 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #3,757 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #3,757, with 29 babies. Of the 43 US babies named Haru in 2025, 33% were girls and 67% were boys.
Origin:Japanese names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 3.1 | 326,087 girls |
| 1920s | 1.8 | 571,429 girls |
| 2010s | 3.5 | 286,533 girls |
| 2020s | 9.5 | 105,634 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.6 | 384,615 boys |
| 2010s | 6.8 | 145,985 boys |
| 2020s | 14 | 70,505 boys |
More Japanese names
- Unisex name: Asa · healer
- Unisex name: Akira · bright, clear
- Unisex name: Mars · god of war
- Unisex name: Sora · sky
- Unisex name: Namir · leopard
- Girl name: Terra · earth
- Unisex name: Sakura · cherry blossom
- Boy name: Ken · handsome
Questions about the name Haru
What is the origin of the name Haru?
Haru has Japanese roots in our records. Other Japanese names include Asa, Akira, Mars.
Is Haru a boy or girl name?
Both. Haru is used for boys and girls: in 2025, 33% of US babies named Haru were girls.
How popular is the name Haru?
Haru ranked #3,757 for US boys in 2025, given to 29 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#3,757).