Haris
Boy name · #2437 in 2025 · Uniqueness 77/100
In 2025, 56 baby boys were named Haris, placing it at #2437 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #2234, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 32,143 boys born in 2025 was named Haris.
The 45-year story
Haris first appears in the Social Security records in 1980, when 7 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2002, when 68 boys were named Haris — good for #1708 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Haris per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
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Uniqueness: will there be another Haris in class?
Haris scores 77 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. A high score means genuine rarity — your Haris will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Haris is most common
Geography matters for names, and Haris is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Hariss were CA (9), NY (6), VA (6), WA (6). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Haris
Statistically, parents drawn to Haris tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Faris, Aramis, Angus, Hagen, and Ferris.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Haris | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 56 | #2421 |
| 2024 | 46 | #2789 |
| 2023 | 64 | #2221 |
| 2022 | 54 | #2517 |
| 2021 | 62 | #2253 |
| 2020 | 64 | #2167 |
| 2019 | 56 | #2394 |
| 2018 | 63 | #2189 |
| 2017 | 61 | #2186 |
| 2016 | 57 | #2305 |
| 2015 | 60 | #2234 |
| 2014 | 47 | #2582 |
| 2013 | 38 | #2955 |
| 2012 | 47 | #2594 |
| 2011 | 57 | #2261 |
| 2010 | 43 | #2787 |
| 2009 | 48 | #2585 |
| 2008 | 56 | #2327 |
| 2007 | 53 | #2416 |
| 2006 | 58 | #2205 |
| 2005 | 49 | #2365 |
| 2004 | 56 | #2102 |
| 2003 | 64 | #1845 |
| 2002 | 68 | #1708 |
| 2001 | 54 | #1982 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Haris a popular boy name?
Haris ranked #2437 among boys in 2025 with 56 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #2234.
When was the name Haris most popular?
Haris peaked in 2002, when 68 American boys received the name (ranked #1708 that year). Since 2002 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Haris?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 32,143 newborn American boys was named Haris. It scores 77/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.