Haim
A masculine Hebrew name meaning "life".
Name Census estimates that about 141 living Americans carry the first name Haim. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Haim today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Haim births was 2021 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Haim. 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
141
~ 1 in 2,430,882 Americans
Peak year
2021
11 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2024 SSA rank
#9,270
Tracked since 1971
Popularity
Haim: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Haim from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 51 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
Haim 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 Haim during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Haims live
Origin
Meaning and history of Haim
The name Haim is of Hebrew origin, derived from the biblical name Chaim, which means "life" or "alive". It is a name that has been in use for centuries, with roots dating back to ancient times in the Middle East.
One of the earliest known references to the name Haim can be found in the Hebrew Bible, specifically in the Book of Genesis, where the name is mentioned as a variation of the name Chaim. This connection to sacred texts has given the name a deep spiritual significance within the Jewish tradition.
Throughout history, there have been several notable figures who bore the name Haim. One of the earliest recorded individuals was Haim ben Attar (1696-1743), a renowned Jewish philosopher and kabbalist who lived in Morocco. His works on Jewish mysticism and theology were influential in shaping the intellectual landscape of his time.
Another notable Haim was Haim Nahoum (1870-1960), a prominent Sephardic Jewish scholar and rabbi from Turkey. He played a pivotal role in preserving and promoting Sephardic Jewish culture and traditions, and his teachings continue to be studied and revered within the Sephardic community.
In the realm of literature, Haim Bialik (1873-1934), a Ukrainian-born Hebrew poet and writer, is considered one of the pioneers of modern Hebrew literature. His works, which explored themes of Jewish identity and Zionism, had a profound impact on the cultural renaissance of the Hebrew language in the early 20th century.
Haim Laskov (1919-1982), an Israeli military leader and chief of staff of the Israel Defense Forces, is another significant figure who bore the name Haim. He played a crucial role in shaping Israel's military strategy during the turbulent years following the country's establishment.
More recently, Haim Watzman (born 1950) is an American-born Israeli author and journalist who has written extensively on Israeli society and culture. His insightful works have shed light on the complexities and nuances of life in the Middle East.
These are just a few examples of the notable individuals who have carried the name Haim throughout history, each leaving their mark in their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of cultural and intellectual heritage associated with this ancient Hebrew name.
People
Haim + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Haim 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
Haim: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Haim?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 141 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Haim 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 2,430,882 US residents.
Is Haim a common name?
We classify Haim as "Very Rare". It ranks above 69.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 144 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Haim most popular?
The single biggest year for Haim was 2021, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Haim is about 17 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Haim a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Haim in the SSA data are male. 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.