Hines
A unisex name of English origin meaning "from the hay meadows".
Name Census estimates that about 46 living Americans carry the first name Hines. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Hines today is around 32 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Hines births was 1921 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Hines. 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 Hines. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
46
~ 1 in 7,451,181 Americans
Peak year
1921
7 babies that year
Average age
32
years old
2018 SSA rank
#12,874
Tracked since 1918
Popularity
Hines: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Hines from the 1910s through to the 2010s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 22 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
Hines 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 Hines during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Hines
The given name Hines has its origins rooted in the Old English language and culture, dating back to the 5th century CE. It is derived from the Old English word "hine," which means "servant" or "household retainer." This suggests that the name was initially used to refer to individuals who held a position of service or were part of a household staff.
The earliest recorded use of the name Hines can be traced back to the 8th century CE, where it appeared in various Anglo-Saxon chronicles and records. During this period, the name was primarily associated with individuals of lower social status or those employed in domestic roles.
As time progressed, the name Hines evolved and gained broader recognition. In the 12th century, it was mentioned in the "Domesday Book," a comprehensive record of land ownership and taxation in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. This reference indicates that the name had gained wider usage and was not solely limited to those in servitude.
One of the earliest notable individuals with the name Hines was Hines the Scribe, a 9th-century monk and scholar from the Kingdom of Mercia in present-day England. He was renowned for his skills in calligraphy and his contributions to the preservation of religious texts and manuscripts.
In the 14th century, Sir Hines de Burgh was a prominent figure in the court of King Edward III. He served as a knight and military commander, participating in several campaigns during the Hundred Years' War against France.
During the Renaissance period, Hines Baskerville, born in 1492, was a renowned English printer and typographer. He is best known for designing the typeface that bears his name, which is still widely used today.
In the 18th century, Hines Woodsworth, a British explorer and naturalist, made significant contributions to the study of flora and fauna in the Americas. His detailed accounts and illustrations of various plant and animal species were highly regarded by his contemporaries.
Moving into the 19th century, Hines Whitman, born in 1819, was an influential American poet and essayist. He is considered one of the most influential poets in the English language and is widely celebrated for his works, such as "Leaves of Grass."
These are just a few examples of individuals who have borne the name Hines throughout history, showcasing its enduring presence and the diverse backgrounds of those who have carried this name.
Notable bearers
Famous people named Hines
People
Hines + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with H
Other first names starting with H with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Hines: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Hines?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 46 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Hines 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 7,451,181 US residents.
Is Hines a common name?
We classify Hines as "Very Rare". It ranks above 53.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 79 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Hines most popular?
The single biggest year for Hines was 1921, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Hines is about 32 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Hines a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Hines 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.