Haruka
Every Haruka since 1983 — 466 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Haruka
Haruka is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1983, 466 American babies have been named Haruka. Its peak came in 2003, when 24 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Haruka stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Haruka year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | 6 | #14,089 |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | 6 | #14,435 |
| 2018 | 5 | #16,563 |
| 2017 | 7 | #13,218 |
| 2016 | 10 | #10,365 |
| 2015 | 11 | #9,717 |
| 2014 | 13 | #8,651 |
| 2013 | 14 | #8,294 |
| 2012 | 15 | #7,972 |
| 2011 | 16 | #7,560 |
| 2010 | 9 | #11,616 |
| 2009 | 16 | #7,815 |
| 2008 | 11 | #10,336 |
| 2007 | 15 | #8,244 |
| 2006 | 19 | #6,683 |
| 2005 | 17 | #6,946 |
| 2004 | 23 | #5,433 |
| 2003 | 24 | #5,146 |
| 2002 | 15 | #7,193 |
| 2001 | 16 | #6,730 |
| 2000 | 9 | #10,192 |
| 1995 | 17 | #5,520 |
| 1990 | 15 | #5,928 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — |
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| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Haruka
- Haruka Ayase Actor · b. 1985
- Haruka Tomatsu Actor · b. 1990
- Haruka Kudō Actor · b. 1999
- Haruka Tachimoto Wrestler · b. 1990
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Haruka in 2025?
Haruka did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Haruka?
466 babies have been named Haruka in the United States since 1983, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Haruka most popular?
Haruka peaked in 2003, when 24 newborns received the name.
Is Haruka a boy or girl name?
Haruka is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Haruka rising or falling?
Haruka is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Haruka?
Well-known people named Haruka include Haruka Ayase (actor), Haruka Tomatsu (actor), Haruka Kudō (actor).