Haseeb
A masculine Arabic name meaning "estimable" or "noble".
Name Census estimates that about 504 living Americans carry the first name Haseeb. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Haseeb today is around 21 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Haseeb births was 2003 (24 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Haseeb. 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
504
~ 1 in 680,068 Americans
Peak year
2003
24 babies that year
Average age
21
years old
2024 SSA rank
#7,390
Tracked since 1981
Popularity
Haseeb: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Haseeb from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 168 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Haseeb 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 Haseeb during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Haseebs live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. New York, California, Illinois recorded the most babies named Haseeb, while Illinois, California, New York recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 25 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Haseeb
The name Haseeb has its origins in the Arabic language and culture, deriving from the word "hasib," which means "reckoner" or "mathematician." This suggests that the name may have held particular significance for those involved in mathematical or scholarly pursuits in the early days of Islamic civilization.
In the earliest historical records, the name Haseeb can be traced back to the 7th century CE, during the time of the Islamic golden age, when Arabic culture and language flourished and spread across the Middle East, North Africa, and parts of Europe and Asia. The name's association with mathematics and scholarship aligns with the intellectual and scientific advancements made during this era.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Haseeb was Haseeb al-Baghdadi, a renowned Arab mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 9th century CE. He made significant contributions to the fields of algebra, geometry, and astronomical calculations, and his works were widely studied and referenced by scholars of his time.
Throughout the centuries, the name Haseeb has been carried by various notable figures across different regions and disciplines. In the 11th century, Haseeb al-Rummani was a celebrated Persian poet and scholar who wrote extensively on Islamic theology and philosophy. His poetic works were widely acclaimed and continue to be studied and appreciated to this day.
During the height of the Ottoman Empire, Haseeb Efendi (1670-1743) was a prominent Ottoman statesman and chronicler who served as the chief imperial historian, documenting the events and achievements of the Ottoman rulers of his time.
In more recent history, Haseeb Ahsan (1921-1998) was a renowned Pakistani writer, poet, and journalist whose works played a significant role in the literary and cultural movements of his time. His contributions to Urdu literature and his advocacy for social and political causes have left a lasting impact.
Another notable figure with the name Haseeb was Haseeb Arbuthnott (1897-1943), a British Army officer and intelligence agent who played a crucial role in the Middle East during World War II, working closely with Arab leaders and contributing to the Allied war efforts in the region.
These are just a few examples of the many individuals who have carried the name Haseeb throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of cultural and intellectual heritage across different regions and time periods.
People
Haseeb + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Haseeb 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
Haseeb: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Haseeb?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 504 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Haseeb 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 680,068 US residents.
Is Haseeb a common name?
We classify Haseeb as "Very Rare". It ranks above 84.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 512 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Haseeb most popular?
The single biggest year for Haseeb was 2003, when 24 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Haseeb is about 21 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Haseeb a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Haseeb 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.