Hameen
A gender-neutral name of Arabic origin meaning "The Protector."
Name Census estimates that about 15 living Americans carry the first name Hameen. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Hameen today is around 41 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Hameen births was 1996 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Hameen. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Hameen. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
15
~ 1 in 22,850,289 Americans
Peak year
1996
6 babies that year
Average age
41
years old
1996 SSA rank
#8,305
Tracked since 1975
Popularity
Hameen: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Hameen from the 1970s through to the 1990s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 6 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
Hameen 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 Hameen 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 Hameen
The name Hameen has its origins in the ancient Arabic language, tracing back to the 7th century CE. It is believed to be derived from the root word "hamin," which means "protector" or "guardian." This association with protection and guardianship has imbued the name with a sense of strength and resilience throughout its history.
During the early days of Islam, the name Hameen gained prominence as it was borne by several notable figures. One of the earliest recorded instances is Hameen ibn Abi Hameen, a renowned companion of the Prophet Muhammad who participated in various battles and military campaigns in the 7th century.
In the realm of literature, the name Hameen is mentioned in several ancient Arabic poems and texts, celebrating the valor and bravery of warriors bearing this name. The 10th-century poet Abu al-Faraj al-Isfahani, in his anthology "Kitab al-Aghani," immortalized the exploits of a warrior named Hameen al-Kindi, who fought valiantly in the service of the Abbasid Caliphate.
Throughout the centuries, the name Hameen has been carried by numerous influential figures across various fields. Hameen al-Muqaddasi, born in 945 CE, was a renowned Arab geographer and travel writer whose works provided invaluable insights into the geography and culture of the medieval Islamic world.
In the realm of science and philosophy, Hameen ibn al-Haytham, born in 965 CE, was a pioneering polymath known as the "Father of Modern Optics." His groundbreaking work on the nature of light and the principles of vision laid the foundation for modern scientific methods.
Another notable figure bearing the name Hameen was Hameen al-Din al-Jazari, born in 1136 CE, an ingenious inventor and engineer renowned for his innovative mechanical devices and automatons. His influential treatise, "The Book of Knowledge of Ingenious Mechanical Devices," showcased his remarkable contributions to the field of engineering.
As the name Hameen transcended geographical boundaries, it found its way into various cultures and traditions. In Persia, the 13th-century poet Hameen Ghaznavi, born in 1183 CE, was celebrated for his lyrical compositions and mastery of the Persian language.
These are just a few examples of the illustrious individuals who have carried the name Hameen throughout history, each leaving an indelible mark on their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human civilization.
People
Hameen + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Hameen 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
Hameen: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Hameen?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 15 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Hameen 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 22,850,289 US residents.
Is Hameen a common name?
We classify Hameen as "Very Rare". It ranks above 35.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 16 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Hameen most popular?
The single biggest year for Hameen was 1996, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Hameen is about 41 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 Hameen in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Hameen a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Hameen 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 Hameen still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Hameen 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 Hameen 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 Hameen?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.