Rising since 1987, #569 for girls today.
Popularity of Hadassah since 1910
Babies named Hadassah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 22 |
| 1920s | 23 |
| 1930s | 18 |
| 1940s | 13 |
| 1950s | 38 |
| 1960s | 16 |
| 1970s | 119 |
| 1980s | 233 |
| 1990s | 493 |
| 2000s | 1,592 |
| 2010s | 3,817 |
| 2020s | 2,928 |
Meaning & origin
Hadassah is a Hebrew name meaning 'myrtle tree,' originating from the biblical figure Queen Esther, who was originally named Hadassah. The name has seen a resurgence in the United States, particularly since 1987, and it reached its peak rank of 569 in 2024 and again in 2025. It is most popular in New Jersey, Maryland, and Pennsylvania, reflecting strong ties to Jewish communities. While historically used within Jewish families, the name has gained broader appeal due to its melodic sound and biblical roots.
Hadassah is a Hebrew name derived from the word hadas, meaning 'myrtle tree.' In the Hebrew Bible, Hadassah was the original name of Queen Esther, who used a Persian name when she became queen of Persia. The myrtle is a symbol of peace and is used in Jewish rituals. The name has been consistently used among Jewish communities for centuries and has seen broader use in the United States in recent decades.
Where Hadassah is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Hadassah” around the world
Where Hadassah lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Ireland
3
babies in 2025
New Zealand
10
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Haddie, Dassy, Hadi
Sibling names for Hadassah
Names that share Hadassah's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Miriam, Naomi, Sarah, Rebecca, Leah, Azariah, Keziah, Tirzah, Vashti, Zipporah, Atarah, Athaliah, Michaiah, Penina, Tziporah, Tzivia, Zurisadai, Jocabed, Katurah, Ketsia, Malkia, Thirza, Tirza, Asherah, Bassheva, Emunah, Jehieli, Ketzia, Margalit, Naamah, Reizel, Ruhama, Shemiah, Tirsa, Vasti
Brothers: Aaron, Daniel, Samuel, Isaac, Jacob, Zabdiel, Asael, Mordecai, Abdias, Hazael, Jachin, Kemuel, Phinehas, Tobiah, Uzziel, Zadok, Absalom, Asahel, Cannan, Gershom, Imanuel, Jahzeel, Jasher, Nahshon, Tiras, Uziah, Azarel, Azuriah, Bezalel, Gaddiel, Jeshurun, Mizraim, Nehemyah, Peretz, Pesach, Shammah, Shemuel, Yahweh
