Rising since 1986, #3,513 for boys today.
Popularity of Hashem since 1979
Babies named Hashem per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 16 |
| 1990s | 83 |
| 2000s | 97 |
| 2010s | 220 |
| 2020s | 187 |
Meaning & origin
Hashem has been recorded in U.S. birth data since 1979, with a rank of 3,513 in 2025. Its popularity has shown a rising trajectory since 1986, and it reached its peak rank in 2024. The name is most common in Michigan and Texas, reflecting communities with significant Arab American populations. As a religiously significant name in Islam, Hashem carries deep cultural resonance but has remained relatively rare in English-speaking countries. Its growth in recent decades aligns with increasing diversity in naming practices and the expanding presence of Muslim families in the United States.
Hashem is a direct Arabic word meaning 'the Name', used in Islamic tradition as a honorific title for God. It is derived from the Semitic root h-sh-m, related to naming or designation. Historically, it appears in the Quran as part of phrases like 'Bismillah' (in the name of God). As a given name, it has been used across the Muslim world, particularly in Arab countries and among diaspora communities.
Where Hashem is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Hashem” around the world
Where Hashem 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: Hashim
Sibling names for Hashem
Names that share Hashem's style, for a brother or sister.
