Haneef
Every Haneef since 1977 — 573 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Haneef
Haneef is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,863 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1977, 573 American babies have been named Haneef. Its peak came in 2005, when 24 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 Haneef stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Haneef year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | #7,863 |
| 2024 | 5 | #12,972 |
| 2023 | 7 | #10,106 |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | 6 | #11,247 |
| 2020 | 5 | #12,744 |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | 10 | #7,798 |
| 2017 | 10 | #7,785 |
| 2016 | 14 | #6,147 |
| 2015 | 16 | #5,592 |
| 2014 | 16 | #5,563 |
| 2013 | 13 | #6,382 |
| 2012 | 20 | #4,760 |
| 2011 | 11 | #7,166 |
| 2010 | 17 | #5,333 |
| 2009 | 20 | #4,817 |
| 2008 | 15 | #5,873 |
| 2007 | 18 | #5,080 |
| 2006 | 18 | #4,934 |
| 2005 | 24 | #3,861 |
| 2004 | 22 | #4,054 |
| 2003 | 14 | #5,367 |
| 2002 | 14 | #5,222 |
| 2001 | 11 | #6,172 |
| 2000 | 10 | #6,495 |
| 1995 | 10 | #5,650 |
| 1990 | 13 | #4,256 |
| 1985 | 5 | #6,928 |
| 1980 | 11 | #3,708 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Haneef in 2025?
Haneef ranked #7,863 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Haneef?
573 babies have been named Haneef in the United States since 1977, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Haneef most popular?
Haneef peaked in 2005, when 24 newborns received the name.
Is Haneef a boy or girl name?
Haneef is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Haneef rising or falling?
Haneef is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.