Habib
Every Habib since 1972 — 944 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Habib
Habib is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,790 in 2025 with 29 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1972, 944 American babies have been named Habib. Its peak came in 2019, 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 Habib stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Habib year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 29 | #3,790 |
| 2024 | 33 | #3,480 |
| 2023 | 32 | #3,587 |
| 2022 | 35 | #3,366 |
| 2021 | 36 | #3,262 |
| 2020 | 24 | #4,191 |
| 2019 | 39 | #3,068 |
| 2018 | 24 | #4,275 |
| 2017 | 28 | #3,817 |
| 2016 | 19 | #5,003 |
| 2015 | 21 | #4,603 |
| 2014 | 18 | #5,127 |
| 2013 | 21 | #4,520 |
| 2012 | 20 | #4,758 |
| 2011 | 20 | #4,720 |
| 2010 | 23 | #4,282 |
| 2009 | 26 | #3,956 |
| 2008 | 25 | #4,071 |
| 2007 | 12 | #6,793 |
| 2006 | 24 | #4,039 |
| 2005 | 17 | #4,905 |
| 2004 | 20 | #4,316 |
| 2003 | 17 | #4,675 |
| 2002 | 15 | #4,995 |
| 2001 | 22 | #3,762 |
| 2000 | 22 | #3,682 |
| 1995 | 14 | #4,358 |
| 1990 | 14 | #4,052 |
| 1985 | 11 | #3,898 |
| 1980 | 7 | #5,146 |
| 1975 | 7 | #4,504 |
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Famous people named Habib
- Habib Bourguiba Politician · 1903–2000
- Habib Essid Politician · b. 1949
- Habib Thiam Politician · 1933–2017
- Habib Koité Singer · b. 1958
- Habib Beye Soccer player · b. 1977
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Habib in 2025?
Habib ranked #3,790 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 29 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Habib?
944 babies have been named Habib in the United States since 1972, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Habib most popular?
Habib peaked in 2019, when 39 newborns received the name.
Is Habib a boy or girl name?
Habib is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Habib rising or falling?
Habib is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Habib?
Well-known people named Habib include Habib Bourguiba (politician), Habib Essid (politician), Habib Thiam (politician).