Hadas
A feminine Hebrew name meaning "myrtle tree" or "cluster".
Name Census estimates that about 169 living Americans carry the first name Hadas. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Hadas today is around 22 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Hadas births was 2001 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Hadas. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
169
~ 1 in 2,028,132 Americans
Peak year
2001
13 babies that year
Average age
22
years old
2023 SSA rank
#11,547
Tracked since 1987
Popularity
Hadas: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Hadas from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 51 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Hadas by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Hadas during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Hadas
The name Hadas originates from the Hebrew language and culture. It is a feminine name that has its roots in the Hebrew word "hadass," which means "myrtle" or "myrtle tree." The myrtle tree holds significant symbolism in Jewish tradition, representing peace, fertility, and love.
In ancient times, the myrtle tree was highly revered and played a prominent role in various religious ceremonies and rituals. It was used in the construction of the Tabernacle, and its branches were woven into the lulav, a ceremonial object used during the Feast of Tabernacles (Sukkot).
The name Hadas can be traced back to biblical times, as it is mentioned in the Book of Esther in the Hebrew Bible. In this book, Hadas (also known as Hadassah) is the original Hebrew name of the famous Queen Esther, who played a pivotal role in saving the Jewish people from persecution in ancient Persia.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Hadas comes from the 5th century BCE, when a Jewish woman named Hadas was mentioned in the Aramaic papyri discovered in Elephantine, Egypt. These papyri provide valuable insights into the lives of the Jewish community living in Egypt during that time period.
Throughout history, several notable women have borne the name Hadas. One of them was Hadas Zinner (1905-1994), an Israeli artist and sculptor known for her works depicting biblical and historical themes. Another was Hadas Ozeri (born 1928), an Israeli politician who served as a member of the Knesset (Israeli parliament) from 1977 to 1984.
In the realm of literature, Hadas Ben-Arzi (1924-2008) was an Israeli writer and poet who penned numerous works exploring themes of love, nature, and the human condition. Hadas Parush (born 1976) is a contemporary Israeli writer and journalist who has published several novels and short story collections.
Lastly, Hadas Malka (1992-2017) was an Israeli border police officer who was tragically killed in a terrorist attack in Jerusalem in 2017. Her bravery and sacrifice in the line of duty have made her a symbol of resilience and courage in Israeli society.
People
Hadas + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Hadas as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with H
Other first names starting with H with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Hadas: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Hadas?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 169 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Hadas going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 2,028,132 US residents.
Is Hadas a common name?
We classify Hadas as "Very Rare". It ranks above 72% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 173 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Hadas most popular?
The single biggest year for Hadas was 2001, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Hadas is about 22 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Hadas a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Hadas in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.