How Many People Are Named Hashim?

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

Hashim
Very Rare
Arabic

Hashim means 'to tear up' in Arabic, giving it a unique origin story. Only 1,860 people named Hashim live in the US today, making up just 1 in 177,413 Americans. The majority, 73%, are under 30, showing it's a truly modern name.

~1,647
Living in US
1 in 201,244
Americans
2016
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
To tear up
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Determined Strong
4
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life path number 4 symbolizes stability and hard work.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

359,581
Worldwide Bearers
#2,895
Global Rank
🇸🇩 Sudan
193,354
🇵🇰 Pakistan
47,541
🇮🇳 India
22,231
🇲🇾 Malaysia
16,071
🇳🇬 Nigeria
14,524
🇹🇿 Tanzania
12,809
🇪🇹 Ethiopia
9,363
🇪🇬 Egypt
9,044
🇸🇴 Somalia
8,337
🇰🇪 Kenya
7,621

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1,860 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 21
1,398
Would be under 30 (73%)
509
Would be 30–60 (27%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 1,907 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: 2016

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
91
Classic Feel
18
Modern Appeal
100
International
100

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

📜 Hashim Through the Generations

Hashim has seen steady growth since its peak in 2016 when 90 babies were given this name. Today, the average age of someone named Hashim is 21, with most under 30. This younger demographic reflects the name's recent rise in popularity, with fewer older individuals carrying the name.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 197
Texas 86
California 72
Minnesota 49
Ohio 44
New Jersey 38
Illinois 31
Michigan 19
Virginia 16
Maryland 6

✨ Similar Names to Hashim

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Hashim's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Hashim

How Many People Have the Name Hashim?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,647 people in the United States currently share the name Hashim. That works out to roughly 1 in every 201,244 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Hashim a Common or Rare Name?

Hashim 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 Hashim Mean?

Hashim means "to tear up" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Hashim Most Popular?

The name Hashim reached peak popularity in 2016, with 90 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 Hashim?

Approximately 1,647 people named Hashim live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,647. That works out to roughly 1 in 201,244 Americans.

Is Hashim a rare name?

Hashim is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 201,244 Americans has this name.

What does the name Hashim mean?

Hashim means "to tear up" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Hashim more male or female?

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

When was Hashim most popular?

Hashim peaked in 2016 with 90 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 US1,647
All-Time Births1,647
1 in X1 in 201,244
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age21
Peak Year2016
World Rank#2,895
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.