Total births
784
Boys' name · since 1971
Hanif
Since 1971, U.S. Social Security records show 784 babies named Hanif, peaking in 2004. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #5728
- among boys today
- 784
- born since 1971
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 60%
- more common than other boys
784 babies have been named Hanif since 1971, making it today's #5728 boys' name.
Hanif has 784 recorded births among boys since 1971, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #5728 as of the latest data, more common than 60% of boys, busiest in the 2000s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1971 to 2025.
- #5728 among boys today
- 784 born since 1971
- 2000s peak decade
- 60% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Hanif is currently the #5728 boys' name in America, more common than 60% of boys - 784 born since 1971, peaking in the 2000s.
- #5728
- among boys today
- 784
- born since 1971
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 60%
- more common than other boys
Hanif vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#5728
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 60% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
25% of everyone ever named Hanif was born in this single decade.
2004
Single peak year
29 babies were named Hanif in 2004 - its busiest year on record.
How Hanif compares
784 Top 35% higher than 65% 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
Hanif's all-time total is 114% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Hanif | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 784 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 29 | 23 | 22,252 |
Hanif's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Hanif's SSA record in two at 1999 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 1971, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2004 peak of 29, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Hanif at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2004
Current rank
#5,728
Active since
1971
Hanif popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1971–2025
- Peak year (2004)
- 29
- Annual births at peak, across 55 years of records
Hanif by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Hanif's strongest decade.
194 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 25% of all-time use.
Hanif births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 73
1970s
73 births
- 1980s
1980s
134 births
- 1990s
1990s
145 births
- 2000s
2000s
194 births
- 2010s
2010s
150 births
- 2020s
2020s
88 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 194 births (25% of all-time use).
How Hanif 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 Hanif's total volume
Hanif vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Hanif by state
Where Hanif concentrates geographically, total births since 1971
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pennsylvania | | 137 | 17.5% |
| #2 | New York | | 26 | 3.3% |
| #3 | New Jersey | | 17 | 2.2% |
Pennsylvania share of Hanif's total US births 17.5%
Even split
137 of 784 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Hanif? ▼
Since 1971, Social Security records show 784 babies named Hanif. Today it holds rank #5728 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2004, with 29 births.
When was Hanif most popular? ▼
Hanif was most popular in the 2000s decade with 194 total births. The single peak year was 2004.
Where is Hanif most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Hanif are Pennsylvania (137 births), New York (26 births), New Jersey (17 births).
How long has the name Hanif been used? ▼
Records for Hanif go back to 1971, giving 55 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Hanif? ▼
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 Hanif's data
- Hanif's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (194 total births) through the 2020s (88) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Pennsylvania records the most Hanifs (137 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 Hanif
Nearby Names Like Hanif
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Hanif
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 Hanif side by side: Hanif vs Hank Hanif vs Hans Hanif vs Hansel
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Hanif
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1971–2025 (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. "Hanif: #5728 Boys' Name - 784 Births, Peak 2004." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/hanif. 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 Hanif 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 July 2026.