Hisham
Every Hisham since 1970 — 926 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Hisham
Hisham is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,308 in 2025 with 24 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1970, 926 American babies have been named Hisham. Its peak came in 2016, when 39 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 Hisham stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Hisham year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 24 | #4,308 |
| 2024 | 28 | #3,922 |
| 2023 | 25 | #4,259 |
| 2022 | 21 | #4,768 |
| 2021 | 17 | #5,418 |
| 2020 | 31 | #3,522 |
| 2019 | 20 | #4,864 |
| 2018 | 26 | #4,035 |
| 2017 | 20 | #4,814 |
| 2016 | 39 | #3,024 |
| 2015 | 26 | #4,019 |
| 2014 | 29 | #3,647 |
| 2013 | 23 | #4,230 |
| 2012 | 25 | #4,056 |
| 2011 | 28 | #3,723 |
| 2010 | 17 | #5,338 |
| 2009 | 19 | #5,000 |
| 2008 | 25 | #4,073 |
| 2007 | 21 | #4,549 |
| 2006 | 18 | #4,937 |
| 2005 | 23 | #3,979 |
| 2004 | 26 | #3,567 |
| 2003 | 22 | #3,888 |
| 2002 | 23 | #3,713 |
| 2001 | 22 | #3,767 |
| 2000 | 23 | #3,572 |
| 1995 | 8 | #6,612 |
| 1990 | 12 | #4,511 |
| 1985 | 14 | #3,282 |
| 1980 | 6 | #5,811 |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | 7 | #4,009 |
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Famous people named Hisham
- Hisham ibn Abd al-Malik Politician · 691–743
- Hisham II Politician · 965–1013
- Hisham I of Córdoba Politician · 757–796
- Hisham III of Córdoba Politician · 975–1036
- Hisham ibn al-Kalbi Historian · 737–819
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Hisham in 2025?
Hisham ranked #4,308 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 24 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Hisham?
926 babies have been named Hisham in the United States since 1970, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Hisham most popular?
Hisham peaked in 2016, when 39 newborns received the name.
Is Hisham a boy or girl name?
Hisham is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Hisham rising or falling?
Hisham has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Hisham?
Well-known people named Hisham include Hisham ibn Abd al-Malik (politician), Hisham II (politician), Hisham I of Córdoba (politician).