Haize
A Scandinavian name meaning "strong, vigorous, and robust".
Name Census estimates that about 103 living Americans carry the first name Haize. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 73.1% of registrations being male. The average person named Haize today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Haize births was 2023 (23 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Haize. 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
103
~ 1 in 3,327,712 Americans
Peak year
2023
23 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2024 SSA rank
#7,386
Tracked since 2008
Gender
Gender distribution for Haize
Haize is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 104 total registrations, 76 (73.1%) were male and 28 (26.9%) were female.
Haize as a male name
- Ranked #7,386 in 2024
- 11 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2023 (14 births)
Haize as a female name
- Ranked #11,419 in 2024
- 8 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2023 (9 births)
Popularity
Haize: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Haize from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 68 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
Haize 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 Haize 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 Haize
The name Haize is a Basque name that originated in the Pyrenees region of northern Spain and southwestern France. It is derived from the Basque word "haize," which means "wind" or "breeze." The name is believed to have been in use since the Middle Ages, though its exact origins are uncertain.
In Basque culture, the name Haize was often given to children born during windy or stormy weather, as it was seen as a symbol of strength and resilience. The name was also associated with freedom and movement, as the wind itself was seen as a force that could not be contained or controlled.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Haize was a Basque soldier named Haize de Mondragon, who fought in the Hundred Years' War between England and France in the 14th century. He was known for his bravery and skill in battle, and his name became associated with courage and valor.
Another notable person with the name Haize was Haize de Oñate, a Basque explorer who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expedition to Mexico in the early 16th century. He was one of the first Europeans to set foot in what is now Mexico City, and his name is remembered in the annals of Spanish exploration and colonization.
In the 17th century, there was a Basque painter named Haize de Zumaya who was known for his vivid landscapes and seascapes. His work was celebrated for its bold use of color and its ability to capture the movement and energy of the natural world.
The name Haize also appears in Basque literature, with one of the most famous examples being the epic poem "Haizea eta Olatua" (The Wind and the Wave), written by the Basque poet Juan Antonio Mogel in the late 18th century. The poem is a celebration of the power and beauty of nature, and the name Haize is used as a symbol of the unstoppable force of the wind.
Finally, in the 20th century, there was a Basque politician and activist named Haize Etxebarria who played a prominent role in the fight for Basque independence and autonomy. He was a member of the Basque Nationalist Party and was known for his fiery speeches and unwavering commitment to the Basque cause.
People
Haize + last name combinations
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Other names starting with H
Other first names starting with H with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Haize: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Haize?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 103 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Haize 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 3,327,712 US residents.
Is Haize a common name?
We classify Haize as "Very Rare". It ranks above 65% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 104 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Haize most popular?
The single biggest year for Haize was 2023, when 23 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Haize is about 6 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 Haize in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Haize a male name?
Yes, 73.1% of people registered as Haize 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.
Is Haize still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Haize 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 Haize 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 share the name Haize?
Want to know how many people share the name Haize? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.