How Many People Are Named Hammad?

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

Hammad
Very Rare
Arabic

Hammad means 'to protect' in Arabic, making it both meaningful and rare, only 1 in 658,009 Americans share this name among 502 living people today. The majority, 87%, are under 30, showing its status as a modern, rising name.

~2,353
Living in US
1 in 140,862
Americans
2002
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
To protect
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 22
Personality Traits
Protective Caring
22
Life Path Number

Life-path number 22 is often associated with leadership and vision, suggesting that people named Hammad might excel in roles where they can inspire and guide others.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

85,924
Worldwide Bearers
#11,643
Global Rank
🇵🇰 Pakistan
23,502
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
20,399
🇸🇩 Sudan
8,329
🇪🇬 Egypt
6,333
🇸🇾 Syria
4,457
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
2,825
🇮🇳 India
2,224
🇰🇼 Kuwait
2,147
🇯🇴 Jordan
1,955
🇮🇷 Iran
1,943

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
502 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 18
442
Would be under 30 (87%)
68
Would be 30–60 (13%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 510 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: 2002

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
80
Classic Feel
24
Modern Appeal
96
International
99

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

📜 Hammad Through the Generations

Hammad has seen a steady rise in popularity since its peak in 2002 with 25 births. Today, the average age of those named Hammad is 18, with 442 under 30 and just 68 between 30 and 60. This indicates that Hammad is predominantly a name for younger generations, reflecting its modern appeal and recent surge in usage.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 29
New Jersey 6
Illinois 5
Texas 5

✨ Similar Names to Hammad

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Hammad's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Hammad

How Many People Have the Name Hammad?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,353 people in the United States currently share the name Hammad. That works out to roughly 1 in every 140,862 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Hammad a Common or Rare Name?

Hammad 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 Hammad Mean?

Hammad means "to protect" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Hammad Most Popular?

The name Hammad reached peak popularity in 2002, with 25 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 Hammad?

Approximately 2,353 people named Hammad live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,353. That works out to roughly 1 in 140,862 Americans.

Is Hammad a rare name?

Hammad is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 140,862 Americans has this name.

What does the name Hammad mean?

Hammad means "to protect" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Hammad more male or female?

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

When was Hammad most popular?

Hammad peaked in 2002 with 25 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 US2,353
All-Time Births2,353
1 in X1 in 140,862
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age18
Peak Year2002
World Rank#11,643
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.