Total births
396
Unisex name · since 1996
Hamdi
Since 1996, U.S. Social Security records show 396 babies named Hamdi, peaking in 2016. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #9253
- among girls today
- 396
- born since 1996
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 48%
- more common than other girls
396 babies have been named Hamdi since 1996, making it today's #9253 unisex name.
Hamdi has 396 recorded births among girls since 1996, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #9253 as of the latest data, more common than 48% of girls, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1996 to 2024.
- #9253 among girls today
- 396 born since 1996
- 2010s peak decade
- 48% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Hamdi is currently the #9253 unisex name in America, more common than 48% of girls - 396 born since 1996, peaking in the 2010s.
- #9253
- among girls today
- 396
- born since 1996
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 48%
- more common than other girls
Hamdi vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#9253
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 48% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
45% of everyone ever named Hamdi was born in this single decade.
2016
Single peak year
25 babies were named Hamdi in 2016 - its busiest year on record.
How Hamdi compares
396 Top 49% higher than 51% 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
Hamdi's all-time total is 4% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Hamdi | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 396 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 25 | 48 | 19,840 |
Hamdi's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Hamdi's full recorded timeline at 2010, 59% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 41% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1996, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2016 peak of 25 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Hamdi at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2016
Current rank
#9,253
Active since
1996
Hamdi popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1996–2024
- Peak year (2016)
- 25
- Annual births at peak, across 29 years of records
Hamdi popularity over time - boys
134 total births recorded since 1988 (Hamdi as boys' name)
Hamdi by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Hamdi's strongest decade.
178 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 45% of all-time use.
Hamdi births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 24
1990s
24 births
- 2000s
2000s
138 births
- 2010s
2010s
178 births
- 2020s 56
2020s
56 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 178 births (45% of all-time use).
Hamdi by state
Where Hamdi concentrates geographically, total births since 1996
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Minnesota | | 81 | 20.5% |
| #2 | Washington | | 10 | 2.5% |
| #3 | Ohio | | 5 | 1.3% |
Minnesota share of Hamdi's total US births 20.5%
Even split
81 of 396 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Hamdi? ▼
Since 1996, Social Security records show 396 babies named Hamdi. Today it holds rank #9253 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2016, with 25 births.
When was Hamdi most popular? ▼
Hamdi was most popular in the 2010s decade with 178 total births. The single peak year was 2016.
Where is Hamdi most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Hamdi are Minnesota (81 births), Washington (10 births), Ohio (5 births).
Is Hamdi a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Hamdi is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 396 births, and as a boy's name it has 134 births.
How long has the name Hamdi been used? ▼
Records for Hamdi go back to 1996, giving 29 years of history through 2024.
What names are similar to Hamdi? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Hampton, Hamna, Hamda, Hamsini, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Hamdi's data
- Hamdi's decade-level peak was the 2010s (178 total births); usage has since declined to 56 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Minnesota records the most Hamdis (81 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Minnesota 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 Hamdi
Nearby Names Like Hamdi
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Hamdi
Hampton Girl
#6310 259 births
Hamna Girl
#14201 168 births
Hamda Girl
#11639 130 births
Hamsini Girl
123 births
Hamida Girl
#16275 90 births
Compare Hamdi side by side: Hamdi vs Hampton Hamdi vs Hamna Hamdi vs Hamda
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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, 1996–2024 (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. "Hamdi: #9253 Unisex Name - 396 Births, Peak 2016." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/hamdi. 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 Hamdi 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.