Hamoud
A masculine Arabic given name meaning "praised" or "commendable".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Hamoud. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Hamoud today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Hamoud births was 2021 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Hamoud. 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 Hamoud. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2021
6 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2021 SSA rank
#11,238
Tracked since 2021
Popularity
Hamoud: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Hamoud 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 Hamoud during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Hamoud
The name Hamoud has its origins in the Arabic language and culture, tracing back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Arabic word "hamd," which means "praise" or "to praise." The name carries connotations of gratitude, reverence, and appreciation, reflecting the Islamic tradition of praising and glorifying God.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Hamoud can be found in historical texts from the 9th century, during the Abbasid Caliphate. It is believed that the name gained prominence among the Arab scholars and poets of that era, who often used names with religious or spiritual connotations.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Hamoud. One of the earliest known individuals was Hamoud al-Tusi (1018-1095), a renowned Persian mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the development of spherical trigonometry and planetary theory.
Another prominent figure was Hamoud ibn al-Khattab (1121-1188), a revered Islamic scholar and jurist from Baghdad. He was renowned for his expertise in Sharia law and his extensive writings on various aspects of Islamic jurisprudence.
In the 13th century, Hamoud al-Qaisi (1205-1279) was a celebrated Arab poet and philosopher from Andalusia. His poetic works, imbued with mystical and spiritual themes, earned him widespread acclaim and influence throughout the Muslim world.
The name Hamoud also appears in the historical records of the Ottoman Empire. Hamoud Pasha (1560-1628) was a prominent Ottoman statesman who served as the Grand Vizier, the highest-ranking political advisor to the Sultan, during the reign of Ahmed I.
More recently, Hamoud Bin Abdullah Al-Midfa (1919-2008) was a prominent Emirati statesman and diplomat. He played a crucial role in the formation of the United Arab Emirates and served as the country's first Minister of Justice and Islamic Affairs.
These are just a few examples of the many individuals throughout history who have carried the name Hamoud, each leaving an indelible mark in their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of cultural and intellectual heritage.
People
Hamoud + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Hamoud 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
Hamoud: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Hamoud?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Hamoud 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Hamoud a common name?
We classify Hamoud as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Hamoud most popular?
The single biggest year for Hamoud was 2021, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Hamoud is about 5 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 Hamoud in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Hamoud a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Hamoud 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 Hamoud still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Hamoud 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 Hamoud 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 are called Hamoud?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.