Will my child share the name Angharad with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Angharad per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Angharad in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Angharad becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Angharad is declining: down 1,392 places since 2020, to #5,927 in 2025. It peaked at #266 in 1996.

Is Angharad a good choice for a distinctive name?

Angharad is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Angharad a popular baby name in the United States?

Angharad does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Angharad

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Angharad is a distinctive choice, ranked #5927 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Angharad in their class.

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About the Name Angharad

Angharad has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 314 places in five years. It was most popular in 1996 at #266 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Angharad is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Angharad in their class.