Total births
617
Boys' name · since 2001
Hatcher
Hatcher has 617 recorded births since 2001 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2021 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #3587
- among boys today
- 617
- born since 2001
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 75%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Hatcher is the #3587 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 617 recorded since 2001.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Hatcher has been recorded 617 times among boys since 2001, currently ranked #3587 nationally and more common than 75% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2001 to 2025.
- #3587 among boys today
- 617 born since 2001
- 2010s peak decade
- 75% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Hatcher is currently the #3587 boys' name in America, more common than 75% of boys - 617 born since 2001, peaking in the 2010s.
- #3587
- among boys today
- 617
- born since 2001
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 75%
- more common than other boys
Hatcher vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3587
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 75% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
48% of everyone ever named Hatcher was born in this single decade.
2021
Single peak year
52 babies were named Hatcher in 2021 - its busiest year on record.
How Hatcher compares
617 Top 39% higher than 61% 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
Hatcher's all-time total is 68% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Hatcher | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 617 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 52 | 23 | 22,252 |
Hatcher's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Hatcher's SSA record in two at 2013 and the more recent half accounts for 73% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 27%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 2001, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 2021 peak of 52, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Hatcher at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2021
Current rank
#3,587
Active since
2001
Hatcher popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2001–2025
- Peak year (2021)
- 52
- Annual births at peak, across 25 years of records
Hatcher by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Hatcher's strongest decade.
298 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 48% of all-time use.
Hatcher births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s 108
2000s
108 births
- 2010s
2010s
298 births
- 2020s
2020s
211 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 298 births (48% of all-time use).
How Hatcher 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 Hatcher's total volume
Hatcher vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Hatcher by state
Where Hatcher concentrates geographically, total births since 2001
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Alaska | | 31 | 5.0% |
| #2 | Texas | | 20 | 3.2% |
| #3 | Tennessee | | 12 | 1.9% |
| #4 | Georgia | | 6 | 1.0% |
Alaska share of Hatcher's total US births 5.0%
Even split
31 of 617 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Hatcher? ▼
Since 2001, Social Security records show 617 babies named Hatcher. Today it holds rank #3587 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2021, with 52 births.
When was Hatcher most popular? ▼
Hatcher was most popular in the 2010s decade with 298 total births. The single peak year was 2021.
Where is Hatcher most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Hatcher are Alaska (31 births), Texas (20 births), Tennessee (12 births).
How long has the name Hatcher been used? ▼
Hatcher has been recorded in Social Security data since 2001, spanning 25 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Hatcher? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Hattie, Hatim, Hatem, Hattan, and 2 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Hatcher's data
- Hatcher's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (298 total births) through the 2020s (211) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Alaska records the most Hatchers (31 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Alaska 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 Hatcher
Nearby Names Like Hatcher
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Hatcher
Hattie Boy
494 births
Hatim Boy
265 births
Hatem Boy
131 births
Hattan Boy
#10631 76 births
Hatton Boy
34 births
Compare Hatcher side by side: Hatcher vs Hattie Hatcher vs Hatim Hatcher vs Hatem
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Hatcher
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, 2001–2025 (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. "Hatcher: #3587 Boys' Name - 617 Births, Peak 2021." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/hatcher. 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 Hatcher 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.