How Many People Are Named Hamse?

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

Hamse
Very Rare
Somali

Hamse is a rare Somali name, with only 67 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 4,894,978 Americans. The vast majority of those named Hamse are under 30, giving it a truly modern vibe.

~67
Living in US
1 in 4,894,978
Americans
2013
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Hamza
🌐
Origin
Somali
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Determined Innovative Confident
1
Life Path Number

Life-path number 1 symbolizes leadership and independence.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

76,205
Worldwide Bearers
#12,899
Global Rank
🇸🇴 Somaliland
73,822
🇸🇴 Somalia
1,436
🇹🇷 Turkey
329
🇩🇯 Djibouti
174
🇳🇵 Nepal
153
🇮🇩 Indonesia
78
🇳🇬 Nigeria
66
🇸🇪 Sweden
61
🇺🇸 United States
16
🇬🇧 England
12

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
67 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 11
68
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 68 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: 2013

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
48
Classic Feel
11
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

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

📜 Hamse Through the Generations

Hamse has seen steady growth since its peak in 2013 when nine babies were given this name. Today, most Hamses are young adults, with 68 under 30 years old, and none over 60. This reflects a name that's firmly rooted in recent generations, with a strong presence among younger demographics.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Minnesota 5

✨ Similar Names to Hamse

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Hamse's Somali roots

📄 About the Name Hamse

How Many People Have the Name Hamse?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 67 people in the United States currently share the name Hamse. That works out to roughly 1 in every 4,894,978 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Hamse a Common or Rare Name?

Hamse 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 Hamse Mean?

Hamse means "creative variant of Hamza" and comes from Somali origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Hamse Most Popular?

The name Hamse reached peak popularity in 2013, with 9 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 Hamse?

Approximately 67 people named Hamse live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 68. That works out to roughly 1 in 4,894,978 Americans.

Is Hamse a rare name?

Hamse is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 4,894,978 Americans has this name.

What does the name Hamse mean?

Hamse means "creative variant of Hamza" and comes from Somali origins.

Is Hamse more male or female?

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

When was Hamse most popular?

Hamse peaked in 2013 with 9 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 US67
All-Time Births68
1 in X1 in 4,894,978
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age11
Peak Year2013
World Rank#12,899
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.