Hamze
An Arabic name meaning "strong" or "steadfast".
Name Census estimates that about 79 living Americans carry the first name Hamze. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Hamze today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Hamze births was 2016 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Hamze. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Hamze with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Hamze. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
79
~ 1 in 4,338,663 Americans
Peak year
2016
12 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2024 SSA rank
#10,226
Tracked since 2002
Popularity
Hamze: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Hamze from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 55 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Hamze 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 Hamze during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Hamzes live
Origin
Meaning and history of Hamze
The given name Hamze has its origins in the Arabic language and culture. It is derived from the Arabic word "hamza," which refers to a specific diacritic used in the Arabic script to represent a glottal stop sound. This name is believed to have emerged in the Middle Eastern region during the period of the rise of Islam in the 7th century AD.
Hamze is a variant spelling of the Arabic name Hamza, which is mentioned in Islamic literature and historical records. In the Quran, the sacred text of Islam, Hamza ibn 'Abd al-Muttalib is referred to as a paternal uncle of the Prophet Muhammad. He played a significant role in early Islamic history, embracing Islam and fighting alongside the Prophet in various battles.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Hamze can be found in the historical accounts of the Battle of Badr, which took place in 624 AD. Hamza ibn 'Abd al-Muttalib, also known as Hamze, was a prominent figure in this battle and is remembered for his bravery and leadership.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Hamze. Among them are:
1. Hamze Bey (1776-1823), an Ottoman statesman and governor of Egypt from 1805 to 1806.
2. Hamze Erkan Çavuşoğlu (1899-1942), a Turkish military officer and one of the founders of the Turkish National Intelligence Organization (MIT).
3. Hamze Hakkoğlu (1911-1996), a Turkish painter and artist known for his contributions to the Çallı movement in Turkish art.
4. Hamze Kulculer (1892-1982), a Turkish military officer and statesman who served as the Minister of National Defense from 1947 to 1949.
5. Hamze Mermerci (1901-1959), a Turkish poet and author who was a prominent figure in the Garip movement, a literary movement in Turkish poetry during the 1940s.
The name Hamze has maintained its cultural significance and historical legacy, particularly in the Middle Eastern and Islamic world. Its roots can be traced back to the early days of Islam, and it has been carried by individuals who have made notable contributions in various fields throughout the centuries.
People
Hamze + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Hamze 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
Hamze: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Hamze?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 79 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Hamze 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 4,338,663 US residents.
Is Hamze a common name?
We classify Hamze as "Very Rare". It ranks above 61.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 80 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Hamze most popular?
The single biggest year for Hamze was 2016, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Hamze is about 11 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 Hamze in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Hamze a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Hamze 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 Hamze still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Hamze 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 Hamze 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 Hamze?
You can see how many people share the name Hamze on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.