Boy · #7,224 in 2026

Hazem

Name: Popularity of the name Hazem in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Hazem, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#7,224

Peak Rank

#5,553 (2019)

Total Babies

293

5-Yr Trend

-21%

1978

First Year

2024

Last Year

2019

Peak Year

#5553

Peak Rank

293

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Hazem

Hazem first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1978, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2019, when 16 Hazems were born — ranking #5,553 that year. As of 2026, Hazem ranks #7,224 for baby boys with 11 births, falling sharply (-21%). In total, more than 293 Hazems have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Hazem

Phonetically similar names — useful when Hazem is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Hazim
Jism
Hasan
Hazen
Hasen
Hazan
Hism
Hazing
Hasten
Hausen
Hosen
Haza

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Hazem

What does the name Hazem mean?

Hazem is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1978. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Hazem in 2026?

In 2026, Hazem ranks #7,224 among boys' names in the U.S., with 11 babies given the name that year.

When was Hazem most popular?

Hazem reached its peak popularity in 2019, ranking #5,553 that year with 16 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Hazem most popular?

Hazem has historically been most popular in New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Hazem.

Is Hazem a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Hazem is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Hazem?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Hazem include Clarkson, Tipton, Halden. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Hazem

Hazem is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1978 and has accumulated 293 births in the dataset. Hazem's peak popularity came in 2019 when it ranked #5,553. Use the chart and map above to compare Hazem's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.