Hamin
A Persian masculine name meaning "guardian" or "guardian of the faith".
Name Census estimates that about 32 living Americans carry the first name Hamin. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Hamin today is around 29 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Hamin births was 1979 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Hamin. 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 Hamin. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
32
~ 1 in 10,711,073 Americans
Peak year
1979
7 babies that year
Average age
29
years old
2013 SSA rank
#12,806
Tracked since 1978
Census
Hamin in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 226 people with the first name Hamin, which placed it at #35,529 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#35,529
National first-name rank
People counted
226
226 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Asian and Pacific Islander
62.8% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Hamin
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Hamin is Asian/Pacific Islander at 62.8%. The next largest groups are Black (22.1%) and White (10.2%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Hamin described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Hamin at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander62.8% · 142
- Black or African American22.1% · 50
- White10.2% · 23
- Hispanic or Latino2.7% · 6
- Two or more races2.2% · 5
Popularity
Hamin: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Hamin from the 1970s through to the 2010s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 13 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1970s peak, Hamin remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Hamin 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 Hamin 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 Hamin
The name Hamin has its origins in the Persian language, tracing back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Persian word "hamin," which means "the same" or "likewise." The name likely emerged during the Islamic Golden Age in regions that are now part of modern-day Iran, Afghanistan, and Central Asia.
In ancient Persian literature, particularly in mystical and Sufi texts, the word "hamin" was often used to convey the concept of unity and oneness with the divine. The name may have been given to individuals as a symbolic representation of their devotion to spiritual pursuits or as a reminder of their connection to the divine essence.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Hamin can be found in the writings of the celebrated Persian poet and mystic, Jalal al-Din Rumi (1207-1273). In his poetic masterpiece, the Masnavi, Rumi makes reference to a character named Hamin, although it is unclear whether this was an actual person or a symbolic representation.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Hamin. One such individual was Hamin al-Din al-Qadi (1161-1239), a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist from Persia. He served as a judge (qadi) in various cities and was widely respected for his expertise in Islamic jurisprudence.
Another prominent figure was Hamin al-Mulk (1216-1281), a Persian statesman and vizier who served under the Seljuk Empire. He played a crucial role in the administration and governance of the empire and was known for his wisdom and diplomatic skills.
In the realm of literature, Hamin al-Din Savi (1213-1290) was a celebrated Persian poet and writer. His works, which included lyrical poetry and ethical treatises, were widely admired and influenced subsequent generations of Persian literary figures.
During the Safavid Dynasty in Persia (1501-1736), a renowned calligrapher named Hamin al-Din Naqqash (1548-1615) gained prominence for his mastery of the nasta'liq script. His works are regarded as masterpieces of Islamic calligraphy and are preserved in various museums and collections around the world.
In more recent times, Hamin Honari (1920-2000) was a prominent Iranian artist and painter. He was known for his vibrant depictions of traditional Persian life and his contributions to the development of modern Iranian art.
While the name Hamin has its roots in the Persian language and culture, it has also been adopted and used in other regions influenced by Persian civilization, such as parts of Central Asia and the Indian subcontinent. However, its usage and popularity have diminished over time, making it a relatively uncommon name in contemporary times.
People
Hamin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Hamin 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
Hamin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Hamin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 32 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Hamin 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 10,711,073 US residents.
Is Hamin a common name?
We classify Hamin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 47.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 33 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Hamin most popular?
The single biggest year for Hamin was 1979, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Hamin is about 29 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Hamin in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 226 people with the name Hamin, or 0.07 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #35,529 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Hamin in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Hamin?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Hamin leans strongly male. 183 people counted with this name were male (81.0%), compared with 43 female bearers (19.0%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Hamin?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Hamin is Asian/Pacific Islander at 62.8%. The next largest groups are Black (22.1%) and White (10.2%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Hamin most often in the Census?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest reported group for people named Hamin in the 2020 Census, accounting for 62.8% (142 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Hamin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Hamin a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Hamin 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 Hamin still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Hamin 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 Hamin 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.
How many people have the name Hamin?
If you just want to know how many people share the name Hamin, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.