Hafsa
Every Hafsa since 1981 — 2,594 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Hafsa
Hafsa is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,452 in 2025 with 148 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1981, 2,594 American babies have been named Hafsa. Its peak came in 2023, when 151 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Hafsa stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Hafsa year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 148 | #1,452 |
| 2024 | 142 | #1,520 |
| 2023 | 151 | #1,463 |
| 2022 | 121 | #1,724 |
| 2021 | 128 | #1,632 |
| 2020 | 104 | #1,863 |
| 2019 | 93 | #2,049 |
| 2018 | 108 | #1,871 |
| 2017 | 111 | #1,847 |
| 2016 | 110 | #1,870 |
| 2015 | 102 | #1,964 |
| 2014 | 113 | #1,807 |
| 2013 | 108 | #1,869 |
| 2012 | 108 | #1,864 |
| 2011 | 85 | #2,227 |
| 2010 | 93 | #2,126 |
| 2009 | 78 | #2,453 |
| 2008 | 79 | #2,425 |
| 2007 | 57 | #3,068 |
| 2006 | 74 | #2,491 |
| 2005 | 46 | #3,331 |
| 2004 | 57 | #2,820 |
| 2003 | 50 | #3,016 |
| 2002 | 54 | #2,797 |
| 2001 | 44 | #3,160 |
| 2000 | 27 | #4,451 |
| 1995 | 13 | #6,782 |
| 1990 | 9 | #8,731 |
| 1985 | 8 | #7,811 |
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Famous people named Hafsa
- Hafsa Sultan Politician · 1479–1534
- Hafsa bint Umar Companion · 602–661
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Hafsa in 2025?
Hafsa ranked #1,452 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 148 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Hafsa?
2,594 babies have been named Hafsa in the United States since 1981, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Hafsa most popular?
Hafsa peaked in 2023, when 151 newborns received the name.
Is Hafsa a boy or girl name?
Hafsa is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Hafsa rising or falling?
Hafsa is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Hafsa?
Well-known people named Hafsa include Hafsa Sultan (politician), Hafsa bint Umar (companion).