Total births
549
Girls' name · since 1997
Hadasa
Since 1997, U.S. Social Security records show 549 babies named Hadasa, peaking in 2015. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #5096
- among girls today
- 549
- born since 1997
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 71%
- more common than other girls
Hadasa currently ranks #5096 among girls' names in America, with 549 babies recorded since 1997.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Hadasa has been recorded 549 times among girls since 1997, currently ranked #5096 nationally and more common than 71% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1997 to 2025.
- #5096 among girls today
- 549 born since 1997
- 2010s peak decade
- 71% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Hadasa is currently the #5096 girls' name in America, more common than 71% of girls - 549 born since 1997, peaking in the 2010s.
- #5096
- among girls today
- 549
- born since 1997
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 71%
- more common than other girls
Hadasa vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#5096
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 71% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
52% of everyone ever named Hadasa was born in this single decade.
2015
Single peak year
43 babies were named Hadasa in 2015 - its busiest year on record.
How Hadasa compares
549 Top 43% higher than 57% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Hadasa's all-time total is 44% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Hadasa | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 549 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 43 | 48 | 19,840 |
Hadasa's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Hadasa's SSA record in two at 2012 and the more recent half accounts for 66% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 34%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1997, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2015 peak of 43, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Hadasa at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2015
Current rank
#5,096
Active since
1997
Hadasa popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1997–2025
- Peak year (2015)
- 43
- Annual births at peak, across 29 years of records
Hadasa by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Hadasa's strongest decade.
287 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 52% of all-time use.
Hadasa births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 12
1990s
12 births
- 2000s
2000s
128 births
- 2010s
2010s
287 births
- 2020s
2020s
122 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 287 births (52% of all-time use).
How Hadasa compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Hadasa's total volume
Hadasa vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Hadasa by state
Where Hadasa concentrates geographically, total births since 1997
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 73 | 13.3% |
| #2 | New York | | 38 | 6.9% |
| #3 | Texas | | 17 | 3.1% |
| #4 | Florida | | 5 | 0.9% |
California share of Hadasa's total US births 13.3%
Even split
73 of 549 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Hadasa? ▼
549 babies have been named Hadasa since 1997. It currently ranks #5096 among girls. The peak year was 2015 with 43 births.
When was Hadasa most popular? ▼
Hadasa was most popular in the 2010s decade with 287 total births. The single peak year was 2015.
Where is Hadasa most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Hadasa are California (73 births), New York (38 births), Texas (17 births).
How long has the name Hadasa been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Hadasa since 1997 -- 29 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Hadasa? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Hadley, Hadassah, Hadlee, Hadleigh, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Hadasa's data
- Hadasa's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (287 total births) through the 2020s (122) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Hadasas (73 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Hadasa
Nearby Names Like Hadasa
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Hadasa
Hadley Girl
#115 46,595 births
Hadassah Girl
#530 9,312 births
Hadlee Girl
#942 5,234 births
Hadleigh Girl
#1133 4,467 births
Haddie Girl
#1724 2,061 births
Compare Hadasa side by side: Hadasa vs Hadley Hadasa vs Hadassah Hadasa vs Hadlee
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Hadasa
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1997–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Hadasa: #5096 Girls' Name - 549 Births, Peak 2015." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/hadasa. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Hadasa draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.