Hamed
Of Arabic origin, meaning "praiseworthy" or "commendable".
Name Census estimates that about 550 living Americans carry the first name Hamed. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Hamed today is around 26 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Hamed births was 1992 (19 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Hamed. 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
550
~ 1 in 623,190 Americans
Peak year
1992
19 babies that year
Average age
26
years old
2024 SSA rank
#9,276
Tracked since 1976
Popularity
Hamed: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Hamed from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 128 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1990s peak, Hamed remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Hamed 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 Hamed during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Hameds live
Origin
Meaning and history of Hamed
The name Hamed has its origins in the Arabic language and culture. It is derived from the Arabic root word "hamd," which means "praise" or "to praise." The name Hamed can be translated to mean "the one who praises" or "the praiser."
In the Islamic tradition, Hamed is considered a virtuous name as it is associated with praising and expressing gratitude to Allah (God). The name is mentioned in the Quran, the central religious text of Islam, which emphasizes the importance of praising and thanking God.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Hamed can be found in the 7th century CE, during the early days of Islamic civilization. Hamed ibn Abi Hamed, a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist from Basra (present-day Iraq), lived during this time period and made significant contributions to the study of Islamic jurisprudence.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Hamed. One of the most famous was Hamed al-Ghazali (1058-1111 CE), a Persian philosopher, theologian, and mystic who greatly influenced Islamic thought and spirituality. His seminal work, "The Revival of the Religious Sciences," is considered a masterpiece of Islamic literature.
Another prominent figure with this name was Hamed Karamustafa (1294-1388 CE), a Turkish poet and Sufi mystic who was renowned for his spiritual poetry and teachings. His work, "Divan-i Ilahi," is a collection of mystical poems that continue to inspire readers today.
In the modern era, Hamed Ben Bella (1916-2012) was a famous Algerian revolutionary and statesman who played a crucial role in Algeria's struggle for independence from French colonial rule. He served as the first President of independent Algeria from 1963 to 1965.
Hamed Abdel-Samad (1972-present) is a contemporary Egyptian-German political scientist, author, and secular activist who has written extensively on Islamic reform and the promotion of secular values in the Muslim world.
Throughout its history, the name Hamed has been a symbol of praise, gratitude, and spiritual devotion within the Islamic tradition. Its continuous use across centuries and regions reflects its enduring cultural significance.
People
Hamed + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Hamed 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
Hamed: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Hamed?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 550 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Hamed 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 623,190 US residents.
Is Hamed a common name?
We classify Hamed as "Very Rare". It ranks above 85.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 563 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Hamed most popular?
The single biggest year for Hamed was 1992, when 19 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Hamed is about 26 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Hamed a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Hamed 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.