Total births
31
Boys' name · since 1981
Hemal
Since 1981, U.S. Social Security records show 31 babies named Hemal, peaking in 1989. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 31
- total births
- 1981–1994
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 61%
- born in that decade
Hemal is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 31 have been recorded since 1981.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Hemal has been recorded 31 times among boys since 1981, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1981 to 1994.
- 31 total births
- 1981–1994 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 61% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
31 boys have been named Hemal since 1981, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1994.
- 31
- total births
- 1981–1994
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 61%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
61% of everyone ever named Hemal was born in this single decade.
1989
Single peak year
9 babies were named Hemal in 1989 - its busiest year on record.
Hemal's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Hemal's SSA record in two at 1989 and the more recent half accounts for 68% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 32%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1981, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1989 peak of 9, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Hemal at a glance
Last recorded 1994Peak year
1989
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1981
Hemal popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1981–1994
- Peak year (1989)
- 9
- Annual births at peak, across 14 years of records
Hemal by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Hemal's strongest decade.
19 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 61% of all-time use.
Hemal births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
19 births
- 1990s
1990s
12 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 19 births (61% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Hemal? ▼
31 babies have been named Hemal since 1981. It was last recorded in 1994. The peak year was 1989 with 9 births.
When was Hemal most popular? ▼
Hemal was most popular in the 1980s decade with 19 total births. The single peak year was 1989.
How long has the name Hemal been used? ▼
Records for Hemal go back to 1981, giving 14 years of history through 1994.
What names are similar to Hemal? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Hemi, Heman, Hemingway, Hemant, and 3 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Hemal's data
- Hemal's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (19 total births) through the 1990s (12) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Hemal
Nearby Names Like Hemal
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Hemal
Hemi Boy
#8098 186 births
Heman Boy
80 births
Hemingway Boy
#13644 33 births
Hemant Boy
22 births
Hemanth Boy
21 births
Compare Hemal side by side: Hemal vs Hemi Hemal vs Heman Hemal vs Hemingway
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, 1981–1994 (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. "Hemal: Baby Name Since 1981 - 31 Births, Peak 1989." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/hemal. 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 Hemal 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.