Total births
573
Boys' name · since 1977
Haneef
573 babies named Haneef in U.S. Social Security records since 1977, with the highest year being 2005. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #12729
- among boys today
- 573
- born since 1977
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 11%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Haneef is the #12729 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 573 recorded since 1977.
Social Security Administration records show Haneef recorded 573 times among boys since 1977, holding rank #12729 nationally today, ahead of 11% of boys, 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 1977 to 2025.
- #12729 among boys today
- 573 born since 1977
- 2000s peak decade
- 11% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Haneef is currently the #12729 boys' name in America, more common than 11% of boys - 573 born since 1977, peaking in the 2000s.
- #12729
- among boys today
- 573
- born since 1977
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 11%
- more common than other boys
Haneef vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#12729
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 11% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
29% of everyone ever named Haneef was born in this single decade.
2005
Single peak year
24 babies were named Haneef in 2005 - its busiest year on record.
How Haneef compares
573 Top 41% higher than 59% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys 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
Haneef's all-time total is 56% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Haneef | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 573 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 24 | 23 | 22,252 |
Haneef's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Haneef's SSA record in two at 2000 and the more recent half accounts for 57% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 43%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1984, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2005 peak of 24, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Haneef at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2005
Current rank
#12,729
Active since
1977
Haneef popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1977–2025
- Peak year (2005)
- 24
- Annual births at peak, across 49 years of records
Haneef by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Haneef's strongest decade.
166 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 29% of all-time use.
Haneef births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 44
1970s
44 births
- 1980s
1980s
93 births
- 1990s
1990s
110 births
- 2000s
2000s
166 births
- 2010s
2010s
127 births
- 2020s 33
2020s
33 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 166 births (29% of all-time use).
How Haneef compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Haneef's total volume
Haneef vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Haneef by state
Where Haneef concentrates geographically, total births since 1977
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pennsylvania | | 136 | 23.7% |
| #2 | New Jersey | | 32 | 5.6% |
Pennsylvania share of Haneef's total US births 23.7%
Even split
136 of 573 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Haneef? ▼
Since 1977, Social Security records show 573 babies named Haneef. Today it holds rank #12729 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2005, with 24 births.
When was Haneef most popular? ▼
Haneef was most popular in the 2000s decade with 166 total births. The single peak year was 2005.
Where is Haneef most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Haneef are Pennsylvania (136 births), New Jersey (32 births).
How long has the name Haneef been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Haneef since 1977 -- 49 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Haneef? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Hank, Hans, Hansel, Hanson, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Haneef's data
- Haneef's decade-level peak was the 2000s (166 total births); usage has since declined to 33 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Pennsylvania records the most Haneefs (136 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Pennsylvania 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 Haneef
Nearby Names Like Haneef
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Haneef
Hank Boy
#425 16,984 births
Hans Boy
#1324 15,677 births
Hansel Boy
#1662 3,631 births
Hanson Boy
#2840 1,839 births
Hansen Boy
#3350 887 births
Compare Haneef side by side: Haneef vs Hank Haneef vs Hans Haneef vs Hansel
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Haneef
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, 1977–2025 (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. "Haneef: #12729 Boys' Name - 573 Births, Peak 2005." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/haneef. 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 Haneef 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.