Total births
169
Boys' name · since 2000
Hamsa
Hamsa has 169 recorded births since 2000 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2005 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 169
- total births
- 2000–2018
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 59%
- born in that decade
Hamsa is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 169 have been recorded since 2000.
Social Security Administration records show Hamsa recorded 169 times among boys since 2000, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2000 to 2018.
- 169 total births
- 2000–2018 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 59% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
169 boys have been named Hamsa since 2000, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2018.
- 169
- total births
- 2000–2018
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 59%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
59% of everyone ever named Hamsa was born in this single decade.
2005
Single peak year
16 babies were named Hamsa in 2005 - its busiest year on record.
Hamsa's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Hamsa's SSA record in two at 2009 and the more recent half accounts for 47% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 53%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 2010, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 2005 peak of 16, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Hamsa at a glance
Last recorded 2018Peak year
2005
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
2000
Hamsa popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2000–2018
- Peak year (2005)
- 16
- Annual births at peak, across 19 years of records
Hamsa by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Hamsa's strongest decade.
100 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 59% of all-time use.
Hamsa births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s
2000s
100 births
- 2010s
2010s
69 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 100 births (59% of all-time use).
Hamsa by state
Where Hamsa concentrates geographically, total births since 2000
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Minnesota | | 23 | 13.6% |
Minnesota share of Hamsa's total US births 13.6%
23 of 169 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Hamsa? ▼
Since 2000, Social Security records show 169 babies named Hamsa. The most recent recorded year was 2018. Its busiest year on record was 2005, with 16 births.
When was Hamsa most popular? ▼
Hamsa was most popular in the 2000s decade with 100 total births. The single peak year was 2005.
Where is Hamsa most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Hamsa are Minnesota (23 births).
How long has the name Hamsa been used? ▼
Records for Hamsa go back to 2000, giving 19 years of history through 2018.
What names are similar to Hamsa? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Hamza, Hamilton, Hampton, Hamzah, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Hamsa's data
- Hamsa's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (100 total births) through the 2010s (69) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Minnesota records the most Hamsas (23 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 Hamsa
Nearby Names Like Hamsa
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Hamsa
Hamza Boy
#528 10,573 births
Hamilton Boy
#2640 6,517 births
Hampton Boy
#1521 4,780 births
Hamzah Boy
#2939 1,544 births
Hamp Boy
1,076 births
Compare Hamsa side by side: Hamsa vs Hamza Hamsa vs Hamilton Hamsa vs Hampton
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 2000–2018 (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. "Hamsa: Baby Name Since 2000 - 169 Births, Peak 2005." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/hamsa. 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 Hamsa 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.