Rising since 2010, #8,910 for boys today.
Popularity of Haim since 1971
Babies named Haim per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 11 |
| 1980s | 16 |
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 16 |
| 2010s | 51 |
| 2020s | 52 |
Meaning & origin
Haim is a name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'life,' and is a variant of the traditional Chaim. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1971, ranking 8910th in 2025 with about 1 in 213,510 newborn boys given the name. The name has been rising in popularity since 2010, peaking in 2022. Though not associated with any particular U.S. state, it remains a distinctive choice.
Haim is a variant of the Hebrew name Chaim, which literally means 'life' and has been used as a given name among Jewish communities for centuries. It is also found as a surname, famously borne by the Israeli band Haim. The name's usage in the United States has been sporadic since the 1970s, with a slight increase in recent years.
“Haim” around the world
Where Haim lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Chaim, Hyam
Sibling names for Haim
Names that share Haim's style, for a brother or sister.
