Hamzah
Every Hamzah since 1979 — 1,544 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Hamzah
Hamzah is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,812 in 2025 with 45 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1979, 1,544 American babies have been named Hamzah. Its peak came in 2008, when 67 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Hamzah stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Hamzah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 45 | #2,812 |
| 2024 | 43 | #2,927 |
| 2023 | 44 | #2,859 |
| 2022 | 35 | #3,367 |
| 2021 | 52 | #2,533 |
| 2020 | 53 | #2,447 |
| 2019 | 47 | #2,707 |
| 2018 | 48 | #2,621 |
| 2017 | 46 | #2,692 |
| 2016 | 47 | #2,639 |
| 2015 | 42 | #2,824 |
| 2014 | 43 | #2,771 |
| 2013 | 45 | #2,636 |
| 2012 | 42 | #2,840 |
| 2011 | 47 | #2,600 |
| 2010 | 50 | #2,482 |
| 2009 | 54 | #2,388 |
| 2008 | 67 | #2,074 |
| 2007 | 52 | #2,456 |
| 2006 | 54 | #2,329 |
| 2005 | 49 | #2,386 |
| 2004 | 50 | #2,292 |
| 2003 | 45 | #2,370 |
| 2002 | 49 | #2,168 |
| 2001 | 47 | #2,193 |
| 2000 | 45 | #2,206 |
| 1995 | 28 | #2,643 |
| 1990 | 11 | #4,797 |
| 1985 | 6 | #6,056 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Hamzah in 2025?
Hamzah ranked #2,812 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 45 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Hamzah?
1,544 babies have been named Hamzah in the United States since 1979, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Hamzah most popular?
Hamzah peaked in 2008, when 67 newborns received the name.
Is Hamzah a boy or girl name?
Hamzah is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Hamzah rising or falling?
Hamzah has been roughly stable over the past decade.