Total births
134
Boys' name · since 1913
Hajime
Hajime has 134 recorded births since 1913 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1925 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 134
- total births
- 1913–1991
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 66%
- born in that decade
134 boys have been named Hajime since 1913, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Hajime recorded 134 times among boys since 1913, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1913 to 1991.
- 134 total births
- 1913–1991 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 66% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
134 boys have been named Hajime since 1913, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1991.
- 134
- total births
- 1913–1991
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 66%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
66% of everyone ever named Hajime was born in this single decade.
1925
Single peak year
15 babies were named Hajime in 1925 - its busiest year on record.
Hajime's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Hajime's SSA record in two at 1922 and the more recent half accounts for 53% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 47%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1913, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1925 peak of 15, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Hajime at a glance
Last recorded 1991Peak year
1925
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1913
Hajime popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1913–1991
- Peak year (1925)
- 15
- Annual births at peak, across 79 years of records
Hajime by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Hajime's strongest decade.
88 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 66% of all-time use.
Hajime births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
41 births
- 1920s
1920s
88 births
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 88 births (66% of all-time use).
Hajime by state
Where Hajime concentrates geographically, total births since 1913
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Hawaii | | 65 | 48.5% |
| #2 | California | | 16 | 11.9% |
Hawaii share of Hajime's total US births 48.5%
Even split
65 of 134 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Hajime? ▼
Hajime has been given to 134 babies in the U.S. since 1913, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1991. 15 babies were born in 1925, its single highest year.
When was Hajime most popular? ▼
Hajime was most popular in the 1920s decade with 88 total births. The single peak year was 1925.
Where is Hajime most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Hajime are Hawaii (65 births), California (16 births).
How long has the name Hajime been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Hajime since 1913 -- 79 years through the most recent 1991 data.
What names are similar to Hajime? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Haji, Hajoon, Hajun, Hajin, and 2 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Hajime's data
- Hajime's decade-level peak was the 1920s (88 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Hawaii records the most Hajimes (65 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Hawaii 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 Hajime
Nearby Names Like Hajime
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Hajime
Haji Boy
105 births
Hajoon Boy
#13662 38 births
Hajun Boy
#13595 30 births
Hajin Boy
#10660 23 births
Hajj Boy
19 births
Compare Hajime side by side: Hajime vs Haji Hajime vs Hajoon Hajime vs Hajun
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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, 1913–1991 (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. "Hajime: Baby Name Since 1913 - 134 Births, Peak 1925." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/hajime. 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 Hajime 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.