Hamid
Borrowed from Arabic حَمِيد (ḥamīd, “praiseworthy”).
Every Hamid since 1966 — 928 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Hamid
Hamid is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,467 in 2025 with 17 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1966, 928 American babies have been named Hamid. Its peak came in 2021, when 28 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Hamid stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Hamid year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | #5,467 |
| 2024 | 11 | #7,426 |
| 2023 | 23 | #4,512 |
| 2022 | 23 | #4,475 |
| 2021 | 28 | #3,849 |
| 2020 | 14 | #6,085 |
| 2019 | 22 | #4,531 |
| 2018 | 23 | #4,406 |
| 2017 | 24 | #4,263 |
| 2016 | 21 | #4,677 |
| 2015 | 12 | #6,816 |
| 2014 | 22 | #4,440 |
| 2013 | 16 | #5,481 |
| 2012 | 25 | #4,054 |
| 2011 | 20 | #4,722 |
| 2010 | 13 | #6,486 |
| 2009 | 8 | #9,289 |
| 2008 | 25 | #4,072 |
| 2007 | 19 | #4,874 |
| 2006 | 23 | #4,141 |
| 2005 | 16 | #5,111 |
| 2004 | 21 | #4,173 |
| 2003 | 17 | #4,677 |
| 2002 | 25 | #3,489 |
| 2001 | 20 | #4,019 |
| 2000 | 17 | #4,462 |
| 1995 | 13 | #4,620 |
| 1990 | 20 | #3,103 |
| 1985 | 13 | #3,480 |
| 1980 | 16 | #2,875 |
| 1975 | 9 | #3,761 |
| 1970 | 5 | #5,006 |
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Famous people named Hamid
- Hamid Karzai Politician · b. 1957
- Hamid Estili Soccer player · b. 1967
- Hamid Sourian Wrestler · b. 1985
- Hamid Mir Writer · b. 1966
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hamid mean?
Borrowed from Arabic حَمِيد (ḥamīd, “praiseworthy”).
How popular is the name Hamid in 2025?
Hamid ranked #5,467 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 17 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Hamid?
928 babies have been named Hamid in the United States since 1966, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Hamid most popular?
Hamid peaked in 2021, when 28 newborns received the name.
Is Hamid a boy or girl name?
Hamid is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Hamid rising or falling?
Hamid has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Hamid?
Well-known people named Hamid include Hamid Karzai (politician), Hamid Estili (soccer player), Hamid Sourian (wrestler).