Hashim
From Arabic هَاشِم (hāšim, “Hashim”).
Every Hashim since 1971 — 1,984 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Hashim
Hashim is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,998 in 2025 with 76 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1971, 1,984 American babies have been named Hashim. Its peak came in 2016, when 90 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Hashim stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Hashim year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 76 | #1,998 |
| 2024 | 65 | #2,216 |
| 2023 | 62 | #2,281 |
| 2022 | 43 | #2,932 |
| 2021 | 48 | #2,668 |
| 2020 | 69 | #2,055 |
| 2019 | 80 | #1,875 |
| 2018 | 77 | #1,927 |
| 2017 | 69 | #2,040 |
| 2016 | 90 | #1,729 |
| 2015 | 67 | #2,094 |
| 2014 | 68 | #2,070 |
| 2013 | 63 | #2,121 |
| 2012 | 67 | #2,055 |
| 2011 | 43 | #2,768 |
| 2010 | 45 | #2,700 |
| 2009 | 49 | #2,573 |
| 2008 | 40 | #2,972 |
| 2007 | 33 | #3,330 |
| 2006 | 45 | #2,635 |
| 2005 | 27 | #3,560 |
| 2004 | 31 | #3,181 |
| 2003 | 32 | #3,015 |
| 2002 | 43 | #2,390 |
| 2001 | 36 | #2,643 |
| 2000 | 30 | #2,943 |
| 1995 | 25 | #2,874 |
| 1990 | 17 | #3,509 |
| 1985 | 11 | #3,899 |
| 1980 | 20 | #2,476 |
| 1975 | 26 | #1,853 |
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Famous people named Hashim
- Hashim ibn Abd Manaf Religious figure · 464–497
- Hashim Thaçi Politician · b. 1968
- Hashim al-Atassi Politician · 1875–1960
- Hashim Amla Cricketer · b. 1983
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hashim mean?
From Arabic هَاشِم (hāšim, “Hashim”).
How popular is the name Hashim in 2025?
Hashim ranked #1,998 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 76 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Hashim?
1,984 babies have been named Hashim in the United States since 1971, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Hashim most popular?
Hashim peaked in 2016, when 90 newborns received the name.
Is Hashim a boy or girl name?
Hashim is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Hashim rising or falling?
Hashim has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Hashim?
Well-known people named Hashim include Hashim ibn Abd Manaf (religious figure), Hashim Thaçi (politician), Hashim al-Atassi (politician).