Hinata
A feminine Japanese name meaning "sunny place" or "towards the sun".
Name Census estimates that about 433 living Americans carry the first name Hinata. It is a predominantly female name (97.2% of registrations). The average person named Hinata today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Hinata births was 2023 (49 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Hinata. 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 Hinata with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
433
~ 1 in 791,580 Americans
Peak year
2023
49 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2019 SSA rank
#4,495
Tracked since 2005
Gender
Gender distribution for Hinata
Hinata leans heavily female at 97.2% of total registrations, but 12 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Hinata as a male name
- Ranked #11,276 in 2019
- 6 male births in 2019
- Peak: 2009 (6 births)
Hinata as a female name
- Ranked #4,495 in 2024
- 31 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2023 (49 births)
Popularity
Hinata: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Hinata from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 202 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Hinata 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 Hinata during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Hinatas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. California, Michigan, Ohio recorded the most babies named Hinata, while Ohio, Michigan, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 16 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Hinata
The name Hinata originates from the Japanese language. It is a unisex name that can be given to both boys and girls. The name is composed of two kanji characters: "hi" which means sunlight or sun, and "nata" which means to strive or aim for. Therefore, the name can be interpreted as "one who strives for the sun" or "one who aims for the sunlight."
In Japan, the name Hinata has been in use for centuries, with records of its existence dating back to the Heian period (794-1185 CE). During this time, Japan was heavily influenced by Chinese culture and literature, which may have played a role in the development of the name.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Hinata can be found in the famous Japanese novel "The Tale of Genji," written by Murasaki Shikibu in the early 11th century. In this work, Hinata is the name of a minor character, a princess who appears briefly in the story.
Throughout Japanese history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Hinata. One example is Hinata Yasuaki (1781-1856), a renowned scholar and calligrapher during the Edo period. Another is Hinata Masako (1875-1962), a pioneer in the field of women's education in Japan.
In more recent times, the name Hinata gained popularity due to its association with the character Hinata Hyuga from the popular anime and manga series "Naruto." Hinata Hyuga is a kind-hearted and determined kunoichi (female ninja) who overcomes her shyness and becomes a strong and capable ninja.
Outside of Japan, the name Hinata has also been used by individuals in other cultures. For instance, Hinata Miyake (born 1975) is a Japanese-American artist and educator based in New York City. Additionally, Hinata Matsunaga (born 1990) is a Japanese-Brazilian model and actress who has appeared in various television shows and films in Brazil.
It is worth noting that while the name Hinata has gained recognition globally due to its use in popular media, its historical roots and cultural significance remain deeply rooted in Japanese tradition and language.
People
Hinata + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Hinata 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
Hinata: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Hinata?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 433 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Hinata 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 791,580 US residents.
Is Hinata a common name?
We classify Hinata as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 436 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Hinata most popular?
The single biggest year for Hinata was 2023, when 49 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Hinata is about 8 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 Hinata in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Hinata a female name?
Yes, 97.2% of people registered as Hinata in the SSA data are female. 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 Hinata still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Hinata 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 Hinata 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 Hinata?
You can see how many people share the name Hinata on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.