Hamad
Borrowed from Arabic حَمَد (ḥamad), from حَمِدَ (ḥamida, “praise”).
Every Hamad since 1990 — 528 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Hamad
Hamad is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,301 in 2025 with 24 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1990, 528 American babies have been named Hamad. Its peak came in 2014, when 33 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 Hamad stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Hamad 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 | #4,301 |
| 2024 | 15 | #6,005 |
| 2023 | 22 | #4,649 |
| 2022 | 14 | #6,264 |
| 2021 | 14 | #6,146 |
| 2020 | 12 | #6,761 |
| 2019 | 24 | #4,267 |
| 2018 | 13 | #6,483 |
| 2017 | 24 | #4,262 |
| 2016 | 23 | #4,377 |
| 2015 | 30 | #3,613 |
| 2014 | 33 | #3,326 |
| 2013 | 24 | #4,105 |
| 2012 | 25 | #4,053 |
| 2011 | 16 | #5,507 |
| 2010 | 12 | #6,820 |
| 2009 | 18 | #5,168 |
| 2008 | 11 | #7,375 |
| 2007 | 8 | #9,196 |
| 2006 | 8 | #9,006 |
| 2005 | 16 | #5,110 |
| 2004 | 10 | #7,177 |
| 2003 | 9 | #7,465 |
| 2002 | 8 | #7,909 |
| 2001 | 21 | #3,890 |
| 2000 | 20 | #3,974 |
| 1995 | 7 | #7,283 |
| 1990 | 11 | #4,796 |
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Famous people named Hamad
- Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa Politician · b. 1950
- Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani Politician · b. 1952
- Hamad bin Thuwaini of Zanzibar Politician · 1857–1896
- Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani Politician · b. 1959
- Hamad Al-Montashari Soccer player · b. 1982
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hamad mean?
Borrowed from Arabic حَمَد (ḥamad), from حَمِدَ (ḥamida, “praise”).
How popular is the name Hamad in 2025?
Hamad ranked #4,301 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 Hamad?
528 babies have been named Hamad in the United States since 1990, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Hamad most popular?
Hamad peaked in 2014, when 33 newborns received the name.
Is Hamad a boy or girl name?
Hamad is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Hamad rising or falling?
Hamad is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Hamad?
Well-known people named Hamad include Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa (politician), Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani (politician), Hamad bin Thuwaini of Zanzibar (politician).