Ha
Every Ha since 1976 — 495 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ha
Ha is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1976, 495 American babies have been named Ha — about 85% girls and 15% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1984, when 37 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 Ha stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ha year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | 6 | #15,293 | — | — |
| 2012 | 9 | #11,604 | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — |
| 2010 | 7 | #13,993 | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — | — | — |
| 2006 | — | — | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — | — | — |
| 2004 | 5 | #17,042 | — | — |
| 2003 | 6 | #14,491 | — | — |
| 2002 | 5 | #16,351 | — | — |
| 2001 | 5 | #16,219 | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — | — | — |
| 1995 | 8 | #9,895 | — | — |
| 1990 | 14 | #6,243 | — | — |
| 1985 | 25 | #3,452 | 7 | #5,362 |
| 1980 | 21 | #3,758 | 7 | #5,145 |
| 1975 | — | — | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Ha
- Ha Ji-won Actor · b. 1978
- Ha Seok-jin Actor · b. 1982
- Ha Jin Writer · b. 1956
- Ha Seok-ju Soccer player · b. 1968
- Ha Hyung-joo Wrestler · b. 1962
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ha in 2025?
Ha did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Ha?
495 babies have been named Ha in the United States since 1976, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ha most popular?
Ha peaked in 1984, when 37 newborns received the name.
Is Ha a boy or girl name?
Ha is used for both: about 85% of babies named Ha have been girls and 15% boys.
Is the name Ha rising or falling?
Ha is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Ha?
Well-known people named Ha include Ha Ji-won (actor), Ha Seok-jin (actor), Ha Jin (writer).