Hamed
Every Hamed since 1976 — 572 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Hamed
Hamed is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,486 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1976, 572 American babies have been named Hamed. Its peak came in 1992, when 19 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Hamed stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Hamed year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | #8,486 |
| 2024 | 8 | #9,304 |
| 2023 | 16 | #5,750 |
| 2022 | 13 | #6,605 |
| 2021 | 10 | #7,793 |
| 2020 | 9 | #8,297 |
| 2019 | 11 | #7,332 |
| 2018 | 13 | #6,484 |
| 2017 | 12 | #6,838 |
| 2016 | 13 | #6,479 |
| 2015 | 12 | #6,815 |
| 2014 | 5 | #12,736 |
| 2013 | 13 | #6,379 |
| 2012 | 11 | #7,217 |
| 2011 | 12 | #6,740 |
| 2010 | 9 | #8,363 |
| 2009 | 6 | #11,486 |
| 2008 | 12 | #6,899 |
| 2007 | 14 | #6,023 |
| 2006 | 10 | #7,622 |
| 2005 | 8 | #8,565 |
| 2004 | 10 | #7,178 |
| 2003 | 15 | #5,126 |
| 2002 | 11 | #6,239 |
| 2001 | 19 | #4,184 |
| 2000 | 15 | #4,880 |
| 1995 | 11 | #5,273 |
| 1990 | 9 | #5,536 |
| 1985 | 7 | #5,368 |
| 1980 | 9 | #4,271 |
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Famous people named Hamed
- Hamed Karoui Politician · 1927–2020
- Hamed Haddadi Basketball player · b. 1985
- Hamed Namouchi Soccer player · b. 1984
- Hamed Koné Soccer player · b. 1987
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Hamed in 2025?
Hamed ranked #8,486 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Hamed?
572 babies have been named Hamed in the United States since 1976, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Hamed most popular?
Hamed peaked in 1992, when 19 newborns received the name.
Is Hamed a boy or girl name?
Hamed is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Hamed rising or falling?
Hamed is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Hamed?
Well-known people named Hamed include Hamed Karoui (politician), Hamed Haddadi (basketball player), Hamed Namouchi (soccer player).