How Many People Are Named Hajime?
Complete statistics for the name Hajime: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Hajime is a very rare name, with only 5 living in the U.S. today. It's 1 in 61,220,969 Americans. Most are over 60, making it a classic choice.
📖 Meaning & Origin
The number 1 symbolizes new beginnings and leadership. It's associated with independence and self-reliance.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 102All 134 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: 1925Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Hajime Through the Generations
Hajime is a very rare name, with only 5 living in the U.S. today, a stark contrast to its peak year of 1925 when 15 babies were named it. The name has remained stable since then, but the majority of those named Hajime are over 60, indicating a strong generational connection. This makes it a classic name with a modern twist, as it's still used but predominantly among older generations. The fact that there are only 5 living in the U.S., despite 134 total births, highlights how unique this name truly is. Its world rank of #9,943 with 102,639 living bearers worldwide suggests it's most common in Japan, where it likely originated from Japanese culture.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Hajime's Japanese roots
📄 About the Name Hajime
How Many People Have the Name Hajime?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 5 people in the United States currently share the name Hajime. That works out to roughly 1 in every 61,220,969 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Hajime a Common or Rare Name?
Hajime 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.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Hajime in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Hajime Most Popular?
The name Hajime reached peak popularity in 1925, with 15 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 Hajime?
Approximately 5 people named Hajime live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 134. That works out to roughly 1 in 61,220,969 Americans.
Is Hajime a rare name?
Hajime is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 61,220,969 Americans has this name.
What does the name Hajime mean?
The meaning and origin of Hajime are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Hajime more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Hajime are male and 0% are female.
When was Hajime most popular?
Hajime peaked in 1925 with 15 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.