How Many People Are Named Hai?

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

Hai
Very Rare
Chinese

Hai means 'sea' in Chinese, making it a name rich with imagery. Only 559 people named Hai live in the US today, with 1 in 589,940 Americans bearing this unique moniker. The name peaked in popularity in 1983 with 50 births.

~1,104
Living in US
1 in 300,226
Americans
1983
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Sea
🌐
Origin
Chinese
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Calm Adventurous Inspiring
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 symbolizes completion, humanitarianism, and spiritual enlightenment.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,294,766
Worldwide Bearers
#250
Global Rank
🇨🇳 China
1,253,993
🇻🇳 Vietnam
985,103
🇺🇸 United States
16,767
🇲🇾 Malaysia
7,083
🇭🇰 Hong Kong
6,253
🇸🇬 Singapore
5,371
🇮🇳 India
3,570
🇹🇭 Thailand
2,690
🇮🇱 Israel
2,221
🇨🇦 Canada
1,659

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
539 (96%)
♀ Female
20 (4%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 38
91
Would be under 30 (15%)
497
Would be 30–60 (85%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 588 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: 1983

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
82
Classic Feel
36
Modern Appeal
64
International
100

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

📜 Hai Through the Generations

Hai's journey through the generations reflects a steady rise in usage, with its peak occurring in 1983 when 50 babies were given this name. Today, the majority of Hai's, 85%, are aged between 30 and 60, indicating a growing trend among adults. With only 91 individuals under 30, it's clear that Hai is becoming increasingly popular among younger parents, suggesting a blend of classic charm and modern appeal.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 112
Texas 23
Louisiana 21

✨ Similar Names to Hai

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Hai's Chinese roots

📄 About the Name Hai

How Many People Have the Name Hai?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,104 people in the United States currently share the name Hai. That works out to roughly 1 in every 300,226 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Hai a Common or Rare Name?

Hai 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 Hai Mean?

Hai means "sea" and comes from Chinese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Hai in SSA data, approximately 96% are male and 4% are female.

When Was Hai Most Popular?

The name Hai reached peak popularity in 1983, with 50 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 Hai?

Approximately 1,104 people named Hai live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,104. That works out to roughly 1 in 300,226 Americans.

Is Hai a rare name?

Hai is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 300,226 Americans has this name.

What does the name Hai mean?

Hai means "sea" and comes from Chinese origins.

Is Hai more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 96% of people named Hai are male and 4% are female.

When was Hai most popular?

Hai peaked in 1983 with 50 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 US1,104
All-Time Births1,104
1 in X1 in 300,226
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age38
Peak Year1983
World Rank#250
Male %96%
Female %4%

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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.