Hadasha
A feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning "new" or "renewed".
Name Census estimates that about 101 living Americans carry the first name Hadasha. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Hadasha today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Hadasha births was 2022 (24 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Hadasha. 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
101
~ 1 in 3,393,607 Americans
Peak year
2022
24 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2024 SSA rank
#10,529
Tracked since 2011
Popularity
Hadasha: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Hadasha from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 55 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Hadasha 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 Hadasha during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Hadashas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Hadasha
The name Hadasha is of Hebrew origin, originating from the biblical language of ancient Israel. It is derived from the Hebrew word "hadash," which means "new" or "renewed." The name carries connotations of freshness, rejuvenation, and new beginnings.
The earliest recorded use of the name Hadasha dates back to the time of the Hebrew Bible, also known as the Old Testament. It is mentioned in the Book of Esther, one of the books of the Ketuvim (Writings) section of the Hebrew scriptures. In the biblical narrative, Hadasha was the maiden name of Queen Esther, the Jewish wife of King Ahasuerus of Persia.
Throughout the centuries, the name Hadasha has been borne by several notable individuals. One of the earliest recorded instances is Hadasha ben Yaakov, a renowned Jewish scholar from the 10th century CE who authored several influential works on Jewish law and philosophy.
During the Middle Ages, the name Hadasha gained popularity among Jewish communities in Europe. A noteworthy figure from this period was Hadasha ben Isaac, a prominent rabbi and scholar from 12th century France, known for his contributions to the study of the Talmud.
In the 16th century, Hadasha Hurwitz, a celebrated Jewish poetess and scholar from Prague, gained recognition for her literary works and her advocacy for women's education.
Another notable bearer of the name was Hadasha Montefiore, an influential philanthropist and supporter of Jewish causes in the 19th century. Born in 1784, she played a significant role in establishing educational institutions and supporting Jewish communities across Europe and the Middle East.
More recently, Hadasha Shachter, a renowned Israeli artist and sculptor born in 1923, gained international acclaim for her unique style and her exploration of Jewish themes through her artwork.
While the name Hadasha has its roots in Hebrew and Jewish culture, it has transcended its origins and gained recognition in various parts of the world, celebrated for its symbolism of renewal and fresh beginnings.
People
Hadasha + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with H
Other first names starting with H with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Hadasha: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Hadasha?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 101 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Hadasha 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 3,393,607 US residents.
Is Hadasha a common name?
We classify Hadasha as "Very Rare". It ranks above 64.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 102 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Hadasha most popular?
The single biggest year for Hadasha was 2022, when 24 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Hadasha is about 7 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Hadasha in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Hadasha a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Hadasha 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.
Is Hadasha still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Hadasha in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Hadasha can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Hadasha as a first name?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.