How Many People Are Named Hafez?

Complete statistics for the name Hafez: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Hafez
Very Rare
Persian

Hafez, a very rare male name, is held by just 11 people out of 30,213,998 Americans. That's a truly unique name! Interestingly, all 11 individuals are under 30, making it a genuinely modern choice.

~802
Living in US
1 in 413,278
Americans
2023
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Poet
🌐
Origin
Persian
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Inspired Thoughtful Sensitive
1
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 1 are natural leaders, that's Hafez's number.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

80,267
Worldwide Bearers
#12,332
Global Rank
🇮🇷 Iran
17,290
🇾🇪 Yemen
11,931
🇪🇬 Egypt
7,548
🇸🇩 Sudan
7,536
🇮🇶 Iraq
7,527
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
7,515
🇸🇾 Syria
6,074
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
4,429
🇵🇸 Palestine
1,678
🇯🇴 Jordan
1,409

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
11 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 4
11
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 11 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2023

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
12
Classic Feel
2
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Hafez Through the Generations

Hafez has seen a steady presence in the United States, with its peak year being 2023 when six babies were given this name. The average age of those named Hafez is four years old, indicating that it's a relatively new name among younger generations. With all eleven individuals under thirty, Hafez stands out as a contemporary choice, reflecting a trend towards more modern and distinctive names.

✨ Similar Names to Hafez

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Hafez's Persian roots

📄 About the Name Hafez

How Many People Have the Name Hafez?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 802 people in the United States currently share the name Hafez. That works out to roughly 1 in every 413,278 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Hafez a Common or Rare Name?

Hafez is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Hafez Mean?

Hafez means "poet" and comes from Persian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Hafez in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Hafez Most Popular?

The name Hafez reached peak popularity in 2023, with 6 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Hafez?

Approximately 802 people named Hafez live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 802. That works out to roughly 1 in 413,278 Americans.

Is Hafez a rare name?

Hafez is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 413,278 Americans has this name.

What does the name Hafez mean?

Hafez means "poet" and comes from Persian origins.

Is Hafez more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Hafez are male and 0% are female.

When was Hafez most popular?

Hafez peaked in 2023 with 6 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US802
All-Time Births802
1 in X1 in 413,278
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age4
Peak Year2023
World Rank#12,332
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.