Hasir
An Arabic name meaning "one who gathers people together".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Hasir. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Hasir today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Hasir births was 2011 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Hasir. 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 Hasir. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2011
5 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2011 SSA rank
#12,994
Tracked since 2011
Popularity
Hasir: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Hasir 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 Hasir during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Hasir
The name Hasir has its origins in the Arabic language, tracing its roots back to the 7th century AD during the nascent years of Islam. It is derived from the Arabic word "haseer," which means "mat weaver" or "one who weaves mats from palm leaves or reeds." This connection to an ancient craft suggests that the name may have been associated with a particular trade or occupation in the early Islamic world.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Hasir can be found in the writings of the renowned Arab historian and scholar, Al-Tabari (838-923 AD). In his monumental work, "The History of the Prophets and Kings," he mentions a companion of the Prophet Muhammad named Hasir ibn Abd al-Rahman, who participated in the conquest of Persia during the early Islamic expansions.
Throughout the ages, the name Hasir has been borne by various notable figures. In the 10th century, Hasir al-Khuzai was a prominent poet and scholar from Basra, known for his contributions to Arabic literature. During the Abbasid Caliphate, Hasir al-Qadi served as a judge and legal scholar, renowned for his expertise in Islamic jurisprudence.
Moving forward in time, the 12th century saw the rise of Hasir al-Hafiz, a celebrated hafiz (one who has memorized the entire Quran) and Islamic scholar from Andalusia. His teachings and recitations of the holy book were widely revered throughout the Iberian Peninsula.
In the realm of military leadership, Hasir al-Dawlah emerged as a formidable commander during the Seljuk Empire in the late 11th century. He played a pivotal role in the defense of Baghdad against invading forces and was renowned for his strategic brilliance on the battlefield.
It is worth noting that while the name Hasir has its roots in the Arab world, it has also been adopted and used in various other cultures and regions influenced by Islamic civilization, such as parts of Central Asia, the Indian subcontinent, and Southeast Asia, further attesting to its historical significance and enduring legacy.
People
Hasir + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Hasir 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
Hasir: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Hasir?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Hasir 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Hasir a common name?
We classify Hasir as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Hasir most popular?
The single biggest year for Hasir was 2011, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Hasir is about 15 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 Hasir in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Hasir a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Hasir 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 Hasir still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Hasir 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 Hasir 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 have the name Hasir?
If you just want to know how many people have the name Hasir, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.