Hamza
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Every Hamza since 1977 — 10,573 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Hamza
Hamza is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #541 in 2025 with 556 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1977, 10,573 American babies have been named Hamza. Its peak came in 2024, when 565 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 Hamza stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Hamza year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 556 | #541 |
| 2024 | 565 | #527 |
| 2023 | 524 | #557 |
| 2022 | 466 | #604 |
| 2021 | 426 | #648 |
| 2020 | 398 | #660 |
| 2019 | 409 | #652 |
| 2018 | 440 | #613 |
| 2017 | 409 | #635 |
| 2016 | 493 | #569 |
| 2015 | 435 | #616 |
| 2014 | 426 | #621 |
| 2013 | 369 | #657 |
| 2012 | 357 | #662 |
| 2011 | 293 | #765 |
| 2010 | 297 | #758 |
| 2009 | 338 | #707 |
| 2008 | 291 | #763 |
| 2007 | 318 | #722 |
| 2006 | 288 | #742 |
| 2005 | 279 | #727 |
| 2004 | 258 | #733 |
| 2003 | 246 | #736 |
| 2002 | 227 | #761 |
| 2001 | 246 | #715 |
| 2000 | 203 | #796 |
| 1995 | 97 | #1,175 |
| 1990 | 31 | #2,276 |
| 1985 | 14 | #3,277 |
| 1980 | 7 | #5,148 |
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Famous people named Hamza
- Hamza ibn Abdul-Muttalib Politician · 570–625
- Hamza ibn-'Ali ibn-Ahmad Religious figure · 985–1021
- Hamza Hakimzade Niyazi Writer · 1889–1929
- Hamza Yerlikaya Wrestler · b. 1976
- Hamza bin Laden Extremist · 1989–2019
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hamza mean?
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How popular is the name Hamza in 2025?
Hamza ranked #541 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 556 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Hamza?
10,573 babies have been named Hamza in the United States since 1977, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Hamza most popular?
Hamza peaked in 2024, when 565 newborns received the name.
Is Hamza a boy or girl name?
Hamza is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Hamza rising or falling?
Hamza is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Hamza?
Well-known people named Hamza include Hamza ibn Abdul-Muttalib (politician), Hamza ibn-'Ali ibn-Ahmad (religious figure), Hamza Hakimzade Niyazi (writer).